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Marguerite Elkins

Compassionate therapist blending talk therapy and trauma work

LMFT Tennessee

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Marguerite

Marguerite Elkins is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Tennessee who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, mood disorders, ADHD, and related concerns.

Background and approach

With 15 years of clinical experience, she works with clients facing depression, bipolar symptoms, anger, low self-esteem, and life transitions, as well as those working through trauma, post-traumatic stress, and issues tied to attachment and abandonment. Her approach blends cognitive behavioral strategies with EMDR and mindfulness-based skills alongside elements of dialectical behavior therapy and solution-focused interventions.

This mix allows for practical skill-building around thinking patterns and emotion regulation while also addressing stored traumatic memories and the body’s responses to distress. Marguerite aims to help clients move from survival to greater emotional balance and renewed purpose.

Clients can expect a collaborative process that emphasizes clear goals and tools they can use between sessions. She offers a faith-informed perspective for those who value that element, and invites interested individuals to reach out to begin scheduling and explore whether her style fits their needs.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy



Marguerite commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, offering concrete exercises and strategies clients can practice between sessions. EMDR addresses distressing memories by processing them in a structured way to lessen their emotional impact, which can be helpful for those with post-traumatic stress and trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each client to evaluate symptoms, goals, and personal preferences, and then adjust interventions as therapy progresses so the plan aligns with what the client needs and finds most helpful.

Online sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and allow clients to access consistent care from wherever they are in Tennessee, while keeping the focus on practical strategies, trauma processing when needed, and ongoing skill development.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, anger, self-esteem problems, coping with life changes, and ADHD, plus related issues such as attachment, abuse recovery, and mood disorders.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines practical, skills-based interventions with trauma-focused work and mindfulness practices, emphasizing collaboration and tools clients can apply between sessions.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 15 years of experience working with clients through depression, anxiety, trauma, and related concerns.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Tennessee and holds the credential TN LMFT 1122 as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
She conducts therapy in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available with this therapist?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How are fees and billing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Anger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English