Marianne Costales-Roman, LCSW

Affirming support for life transitions and emotional challenges

Culturally responsive care
LGBTQ affirming support
Strengths based growth

About Marianne Costales-Roman

Marianne Costales-Roman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois with 27 years of experience supporting people through emotional challenges, relationship concerns, and major life transitions. Her work emphasizes a warm, affirming, and culturally responsive environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds and identities, including LGBTQ+ experiences, while focusing on practical support for concerns such as depression, stress, and anxiety.

She helps clients explore personal growth, communication patterns, and the impact of intersectional identity and multicultural experiences. With an approach that honors each individual’s unique story, Marianne supports the development of self-understanding and self-love while addressing concerns like isolation, workplace stress, and shifting relationship dynamics.

Marianne’s practice also includes guidance across varied life stages and family experiences, including young adulthood, midlife transitions, pregnancy, and changing family roles. She offers steady, empathetic care for those navigating trauma, relationship difficulties, and periods of personal transformation, with consistent attention to each client’s strengths and resilience as they move toward meaningful change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTParenting issuesAnger managementDepression

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Marianne Costales-Roman have?

Marianne Costales-Roman has 27 years of experience providing therapy and support to clients facing a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

Is Marianne Costales-Roman a licensed therapist?

Yes. Marianne Costales-Roman is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). She is licensed in Illinois under IL LCSW 149012137.

In which languages does Marianne Costales-Roman provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Marianne Costales-Roman located?

Marianne Costales-Roman is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Marianne Costales-Roman as my therapist?

You can work with Marianne Costales-Roman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and what is available.

Does Marianne Costales-Roman work with international clients?

Yes. Marianne Costales-Roman works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Marianne Costales-Roman cost?

The cost of therapy can vary based on factors like your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is simple. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Tools That Translate Well to Online Sessions

Marianne Costales-Roman integrates approaches that can be especially practical in an online setting, where skills practice and real-life application can happen between sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and then building more supportive alternatives, which can be useful for concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, and day-to-day overwhelm.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports clients in making room for difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking steps toward what matters most. This approach can be helpful during life transitions, identity exploration, relationship strain, or when feeling stuck. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers structured skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication, which can be beneficial when navigating intense emotions, conflict, or patterns that feel hard to shift.

Finding the right fit is part of the process. Marianne collaborates with each client to choose strategies that align with their goals, preferences, and current challenges, adjusting the focus as needs evolve.

Online therapy also offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to access consistent support around work schedules, caregiving demands, travel, or living outside the therapist’s local area.

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