Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Leanna Miller Marquez, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149031617
- NPI
- 1932004942
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Leanna supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress management
- Parenting support
- Identity exploration
About Leanna
Leanna Miller Marquez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with four years of experience in social services and mental health. They help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting struggles, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Sessions are offered in English and focus on practical steps and connections to resources as needed.
Leanna draws on each person’s lived experience and bodily sense when talking about problems. They acknowledge how public systems and social structures shape daily life and stress. In practical terms this can mean talking through how work, caregiving, or finances affect mood and relationships.
Clients can expect conversations that move between feelings, concrete problem solving, and referrals to community resources. Leanna also supports people exploring identity and sexuality and works with issues such as abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, and loneliness. They address both emotional concerns and the everyday tasks that help people cope.
Sessions are paced to the client’s goals and comfort level. Leanna notes that some people are returning to therapy while others are trying it for the first time, and they aim to meet each person where they are in a straightforward way. If practical tools and resource connections are needed, those are part of the work.
Beyond talk therapy, Leanna assists with planning steps people can take between sessions. They help clarify priorities, practice communication strategies, and identify supports in the community that can reduce pressure at home or work.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Leanna describes their work as grounded in people’s lived experience and embodied knowledge. Two evidence-based techniques often used in this kind of practice are problem-solving focused work and resource-linked care. Problem-solving focused work breaks down immediate stressors into manageable steps and helps with tasks like communication or dealing with parenting demands. Resource-linked care connects clients to community supports or services that reduce practical burdens and improve daily functioning.Another commonly used approach is identity-affirming exploration, which supports people looking at gender, sexuality, and self-image. This approach centers the person’s own knowledge about themselves and addresses issues such as body image, shame, and isolation in clear, conversational ways. Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the first sessions; the therapist will collaborate with the client to pick approaches that match goals and preferences.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also suit those who need quieter surroundings or want not to use video. These practical benefits can help people keep therapy consistent while managing work, family, and caregiving responsibilities.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this clinician address?
Leanna focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting struggles, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include body image, caregiver stress, abandonment, loneliness, infidelity, and communication problems.
What is their therapeutic style like?
They use plain, practical conversation that mixes emotional work with concrete problem solving. Sessions often include planning next steps and linking to community resources when helpful.
How much experience do they have?
Leanna has four years of experience working in social service and mental health settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
Leanna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois.
In which languages can sessions take place?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the chosen subscription plan.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers