Marilyn Bara, LCSW, is dedicated to guiding individuals in resolving the issues that lead them to therapy. She helps her clients gain insight into the personal and environmental factors that may contribute to their challenges. With a foundation in both insight-oriented and cognitive-behavioral approaches, Marilyn views therapy as a collaborative partnership between the patient and therapist. Her mission is to achieve stability, restore functioning, and address long-standing problematic behavior patterns, all while fostering lifelong growth, renewed energy, self-development, and enhanced relationships. Since beginning her practice in 1990, she has worked with a diverse range of conditions, including addictions, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, life transitions, relationship issues, and trauma. Marilyn also finds joy in helping individuals improve their lifestyle management, self-care, and overall quality of life. Utilizing psycho-education, empathic understanding, psychological insight, and practical problem-solving, she empowers her clients to develop a strong and reliable internal capacity to manage and enjoy life as effectively as possible.