Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Marsha Hatchel, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149027760
- NPI
- 1497450548
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Marsha 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
- Depression support
- Self esteem work
About Marsha
Marsha Hatchel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with five years of clinical practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and coaching. She works with adults who need practical help managing day-to-day pressures.
Marsha helps people name what feels overwhelming and then break problems into small, manageable steps. Sessions tend to focus on skills for coping, clearer communication, and strategies to reduce worry. She also supports people facing medical issues, caregiving strain, body image concerns, and the emotional effects of aging.
Her work draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to strengthen coping and decision making. Conversations move between understanding patterns and trying concrete tools in everyday life. She pays attention to attachment and relationship patterns that affect how people handle stress and commitment.
In practice, Marsha covers issues like abandonment, avoidant or antisocial personality traits, codependency, blended family strain, chronic pain or illness, and cancer-related stress. She helps people work through communication problems and regain a sense of control when life feels chaotic.
People can expect direct, practical sessions that mix problem-solving and short-term coaching. Marsha aims to help clients leave sessions with clear ideas they can use that week. To begin, she asks a few questions so sessions match each person's goals.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Marsha draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and problem solving. One common approach is behavioral skills training, which teaches concrete steps to reduce anxiety and manage stress through practice and repetition. Another approach looks at relationship and attachment patterns to clarify how those dynamics affect communication and emotional reactions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Marsha will review your concerns, goals, and day-to-day constraints and recommend which techniques to try first. The decision is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow brief check-ins when a full in-person visit would be hard to schedule. It can also let people use sessions to practice communication or coping exercises in their everyday context. Ask about the available formats so sessions match your rhythm and goals.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and coaching. Additional areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that mix problem-solving and practical skills. Sessions aim to identify patterns and try tools that can be used between appointments.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a practicing clinician. That time has included work on depression, anxiety, and life-transition issues.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois. Sessions are offered within that professional scope.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they match your needs.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Check the service details for exact pricing tied to your region.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process begins the initial connection and intake steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers