Marilyn Verbiscer, LMFT

Marilyn Verbiscer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 24 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, career stress, and life changes. Marilyn also addresses issues such as blended family difficulties, communication breakdowns, divorce and separation, family of origin problems, infidelity, mood disorders including seasonal affective disorder, sexual dysfunction, and smoking or vaping cessation.

Marilyn received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Child Development and Family Studies from Purdue University. She has taught psychology courses at Purdue University and the Illinois Institute of Technology, and she has published and presented on infidelity, tele-mental health, clinical supervision, and clinical documentation.

In practice Marilyn uses evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the Gottman Method, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions tend to be practical and goal-oriented, with room for emotion and real-life problem solving. She favors weekly live video sessions and typically schedules 30 to 45 minute appointments to keep momentum in therapy.

She is a Clinical Fellow of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor. She is also a Certified Gottman Seven Principles Leader and a Board Certified TeleMental Health Professional. Marilyn aims to respond to messages Monday through Friday during standard business hours and generally replies within 24 hours on weekdays.

Prospective clients should note she works from Indiana and offers services in English. To begin, users follow the Start Therapy flow, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's available times.

How her approaches shape online work

Marilyn draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and the Gottman Method to guide online sessions. ACT focuses on clarifying values and building psychological flexibility through simple exercises and tools. This approach can help when people feel stuck by anxiety, depression, or life transitions.

The Gottman Method concentrates on improving communication and managing conflict within relationships. It uses clear feedback and practical exercises couples can practice between sessions to repair trust and improve connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marilyn talks with clients about their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs, then tailors methods collaboratively. She mixes skill teaching, short in-session exercises, and problem-solving tasks clients can use between meetings.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats when you book. Marilyn has expressed a preference for weekly live video sessions and schedules 30 to 45 minute appointments as therapy progresses. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow focused shorter check-ins, and avoid travel time while keeping consistent momentum toward goals.