(she/her)
Welcome! I am Marie Dillinger, a licensed therapist who has been working with individuals, couples and families pursuing counseling for over 17 years. My experience has centered around assisting adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, difficulty adjusting and adapting to the changes they are experiencing in life, grief and trauma. The philosophical foundation of my therapy is based on the understanding that what we think influences how we feel which impacts how we behave. Therefore, to change any behavior or feeling we first need to address our thinking. My goal in the counseling process is to assist you in improving the quality of your life by guiding you in how to manage, resolve, and/or reconcile those issues in your life creating difficulty for you.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions, if, at the end of the session that we are a good fit.
I will share what previous clients have said was the most valuable to them. They appreciate my authenticity, honesty, and skill set. They know that if I do need to confront them it is never in a hostile manner. My clients tell me they feel respected and supported in our relationship and believe I take the time to get a good understanding of their concerns. They express confidence in my expertise, stating that I have a variety of communication styles, can help de-escalate anxiety-laden moments, and listen well to their views. Clients state I have a knack for helping them see perspectives, outside their own, in situations. I think my biggest strength is the belief I hold and share with clients: As long as we're breathing, we have hope and can make the changes that will positively affect the quality of our life if we're willing to do the work.
I believe I work best with people experiencing challenges in major life-stage transitions. We don't always like the changes that come along in our life and that in itself can cause some challenges.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
The philosophical foundation of my therapy is based on the understanding that what we think influences how we feel which impacts how we behave. Therefore, to change any behavior or feeling we first need to address our thinking. I use a solution-focused approach where together we focus on the issue(s) most important to my client.
9 ratings with written reviews
April 26, 2026
Absolutely love that Marie is able to understand my needs and apply biblical scripture with faith into my treatment plan, so that my personal goals are addressed specifically and with meaning. She is an absolute gem and I have accomplished more with her in a couple sessions than in 20 years of other therapists.
March 5, 2026
Marie has the warmest, most direct responses and the funniest challenges. When life has me pressed up against the wall, she somehow helps me step back and see the bigger picture. She delivers compassionate tough love with the perfect reminder to relax, breathe, laugh, and begin again. Marie meets me exactly where I am and gently guides me back to clear thinking by the end of every session. Truly an inspiring woman!
February 25, 2026
Marie is very sweet! She listens, is nonjudgmental. She believes the same way I believe. We have just barely scratched the surface, but I think we will be a great match, and she will be a great help for me!