- Skill focused
- Trauma informed
- Faith aware
About Marguerite
Marguerite Elkins is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who focuses on helping people cope with anxiety, stress, panic attacks, and mood challenges. She offers supportive, direct care aimed at reducing overwhelm and building practical skills for day-to-day life.
Her work centers on clear, structured approaches that help people notice patterns and try different strategies. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to address intense emotions and trauma-related memories.
Clients can expect sessions that mix skill-building, focused discussion, and guided processing of distressing memories when appropriate. The therapist uses mindfulness exercises and solution-focused steps to create small, manageable goals. Conversations are practical and grounded, with an emphasis on what the person can do between sessions.
Marguerite brings 15 years of clinical experience in Tennessee. She describes an integration of evidence-informed methods alongside faith-informed perspectives when it fits the client's values. Her LMFT credential means she is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Tennessee.
She works with a wide range of concerns including trauma, grief, bipolar and other mood disorders, PTSD, ADHD, and panic disorder and panic attacks. People who choose her are often looking for a therapist who offers concrete tools, trauma processing options, and compassionate guidance as they work toward better daily functioning.
Approaches that translate to online work
Marguerite uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and change small behaviors that maintain anxiety and panic. CBT is useful for building coping steps and for practicing new responses to stressful situations.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. DBT techniques are practical and can be practiced between sessions to reduce overwhelm. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is offered as a trauma-focused option to process distressing memories when appropriate.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, symptoms, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. Clients and the therapist adjust the plan over time based on what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins on high-stress days. It also lets people practice grounding and breathing techniques in familiar surroundings while getting professional guidance.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders including bipolar and depression, ADHD, and related concerns such as attachment and body image.
What is her general therapy style?
The approach is practical and skills-based with focused work on thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. Sessions often include mindfulness, goal-setting, and targeted strategies clients can use between visits.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with people facing anxiety, trauma, mood issues, and related challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and she practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.