Marilyn Babcock, LCSW
About me
You already know that whatever brings you to counseling right now requires both the expertise of the counselor AND your own courage and willingness to look honestly at your self and your circumstances.
Not easy for you alone, or you wouldn’t be here. It takes both of us.
I can support and guide you as you explore the issues that bring you to BetterHelp and I can help you revitalize your self-care and your self-awareness.
I've been a therapist for 25 years and specialize in helping people cultivate the skills to address stress-reduction; completeness/healing with grief, loss and transition; healthy boundaries; self-care and self-compassion.
You must be willing to do your part.
We’ll use:
Honest conversation
Probing questions
Home assignments such as
reading
reflecting
mindfulness practices
journaling
to work with what’s getting in your way and get you reconnected with your wellbeing.
My many years of experience as a therapist and mindfulness educator can help you ease your load and rekindle your spark.
MARILYN'S SCHEDULE is not visible in the BetterHelp calendar. She currently has several openings on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 9 am and 3 pm Eastern (6 am and noon pm Pacific).
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Life purpose, Midlife crisis
License information
OR LCSW L10385
NY LCSW R053349-1
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Marilyn Babcock. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Marilyn is very helpful, provided resources and tools to apply immediately. She listens and has genuine care for my well being and goals. She’s a great woman to have as a therapist!
Written on Jan 05, 2024 after therapy with Marilyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I’ve had 2 sessions so far with Marilyn Babcock & feel very heard in my therapy needs. She helps me find my grounding of thoughts into action. She also lets me be me. Im finding my session work with Marilyn a great fit & I’ve already taken some great forward steps in my life goals! I love there is self work (homework) in between sessions too. I feel seen & heard.
Written on Aug 16, 2023 after therapy with Marilyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes
I’ve only had one session so it seems premature to give a full review. But so far she’s been very communicative, asks really good questions and listens well! She encouraging and very supportive.
Written on Jan 28, 2022 after therapy with Marilyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, and adhd
I feel lucky to have found Marilyn. She's a friendly, empathetic, forthright expert who has already given me tons of insight in just a few sessions.
Written on Sep 30, 2021 after therapy with Marilyn for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coaching
Marilyn has been a most excellent help— she has pushed me to consider more deeply the facets of my anxiety and negative thoughts which were ailing me. She has offered to me that I should be more compassionate and supportive if these feelings instead of being ashamed of and flippant with them, though pervasive as they may be. She has offered just enough support and contact without being overbearing and I know that should I need a video or phone conference, she would be available for my support. I feel I have come away with a more inquisitive and open way of addressing new fears and emotions and that I have a more positive self image over all. I have never engaged in any other sort of therapy, so I have no comparison, but I am extremely satisfied with the care I received with Marilyn and BetterHelp and would highly recommend anyone considering to give it a go. Thanks again, Marilyn!!
Written on Jul 14, 2021 after therapy with Marilyn for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and career difficulties
I've had an AMAZING experience with Marilyn. She's kind, thoughtful, and provides you with really good tools to navigate through your emotions and make responsible life decisions. She provides coaching where you find yourself finding your own answers and feeling great about how you move forward with these. She's been a great therapist to me. I really feel my life has improved tremendously with her help.
Written on May 16, 2021 after therapy with Marilyn for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching