Marla Vender
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Let's Connect (872) 204-2831
If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, poor executive functioning, trauma, or other issues, you don't have to handle this alone. I'm committed to your well-being. You're entitled to your feelings and beliefs, and will always come first in this process. You don’t have to hide, please, or impress. You will be heard and accepted as you are, without judgment or labels. You are not your problem. You deserve to feel good. Knowing what happened to you is important but I don’t believe there’s something wrong with you. If you can't believe this for yourself yet, I'll believe it for you until you do.
I work collaboratively with you to create meaningful goals, implement strategies, develop skills, shift unhelpful patterns, let go of unhelpful stories and establish positive habits. I am Level Two certified in EMDR. I incorporate aspects of acceptance commitment therapy, psychodynamic therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness.
I am deeply empathic, and strive to truly understand you. I’m honored by the connections I make with people of all ages, genders, cultures, and religions. My style is warm, kind, honest, genuine, non-judgmental, flexible, direct, and irreverent. I won’t pretend to have all the answers and don’t expect you to. A sense of humor and laughter are welcome.
Call or Email Marla Vender now for a free 15 minute consultation - (872) 204-2831
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $165
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Marla Vender
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (872) 204-2831
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149008962 Marla Vender
- In Practice for 29 years
- Attended University of Chicago, Graduated 1997
- Certificate from EMDR Institute Level II Certified
- Certificate from ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP)
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Marla Vender
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (872) 204-2831
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- ADHD
Expertise
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- Executive Functioning Skills
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Medication Tapering and Withdrawal
- Mood Disorders
- Neurodivergence
- Parenting
- Polyamory & ENM
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Stress
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Marla Vender
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (872) 204-2831
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Marla Vender
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (872) 204-2831