Marielle Mershart, LCSW Psychotherapy and Consultation

I am a seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing both in-person and virtually in Oak Park, IL and Madison WI. I work with adults, children and adolescents, as well as couples & families seeking psychotherapy for a range of issues. My clinical training and background is rooted in proven practice techniques and practical experience. I completed my Masters of Social Work at Loyola University Chicago in 2004. Over the course of my career, I have worked in a number of clinical settings including agencies and hospitals, and have been in private practice since 2007. I hold a certificate in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (PPP) from the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute with a specialization in child and adolescent psychotherapy. I joined the CPI PPP faculty in 2023 and serve as a clinical supervisor for CPI Treatment Center's student intern program. "Life shrinks and expands in proportion to one's courage." --Anais Nin Sometimes we are moved to seek help when we feel overwhelmed & uncertain--in need of a restoring hope for the future. My central role as a therapist is to create and nurture a partnership with you where emotional safety is honored and honesty and openness valued. My expertise is offered in support of your goals and needs. "Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom." --Aristotle My approach is supportive, collaborative, introspective and interactive. Whether working with children and their families, individually with adults or with couples, I strive to create a non-judgmental environment in where we explore relationships, identify patterns, and work toward a deeper understanding, and new, healthier ways of living and relating. To quote the author and psychoanalyst Erik Erikson, "Hope is both the earliest and most indispensable virtue inherent in the state of being alive. If life is to be sustained, hope must remain, even where confidence is wounded, trust impaired." By seeking help, one embraces hope and steps forward on a new path toward health. If you would like to learn more about my services, please be in touch.