Marilyn is incredible. I highly recommend her.
Marilyn Babcock, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Marilyn is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- 4.7 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Marilyn. View 14 reviews
- Great news, Marilyn is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in New York and Oregon
Recent reviews
Marilyn is very helpful, provided resources and tools to apply immediately. She listens and has genuine care for my well being and goals. She’s a great woman to have as a therapist!
More about Marilyn
- 27 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
You already know that whatever brings you to counseling right now requires both the expertise of the counselor AND your own courage and willingness to look honestly at your self and your circumstances.
Not easy for you alone, or you wouldn’t be here. It takes both of us.
I can support and guide you as you explore the issues that bring you to BetterHelp and I can help you revitalize your self-care and your self-awareness.
I've been a therapist for 25 years and specialize in helping people cultivate the skills to address stress-reduction; completeness/healing with grief, loss and transition; healthy boundaries; self-care and self-compassion.
You must be willing to do your part.
We’ll use:
Honest conversation
Probing questions
Home assignments such as
reading
reflecting
mindfulness practices
journaling
to work with what’s getting in your way and get you reconnected with your wellbeing.
My many years of experience as a therapist and mindfulness educator can help you ease your load and rekindle your spark.
MARILYN'S SCHEDULE is not visible in the BetterHelp calendar. She currently has several openings on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 9 am and 3 pm Eastern (6 am and noon pm Pacific).
Specialties
Licenses
Marilyn Babcock's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770636078.
- LCSW · New York · 053349 · Renews August 2028
- LCSW · Oregon · L10385 · Renews October 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Marilyn Babcock
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Marilyn is incredible. I highly recommend her.
Marilyn is very helpful, provided resources and tools to apply immediately. She listens and has genuine care for my well being and goals. She’s a great woman to have as a therapist!
I’ve had 2 sessions so far with Marilyn Babcock & feel very heard in my therapy needs. She helps me find my grounding of thoughts into action. She also lets me be me. Im finding my session work with Marilyn a great fit & I’ve already taken some great forward steps in my life goals! I love there is self work (homework) in between sessions too. I feel seen & heard.
I’ve only had one session so it seems premature to give a full review. But so far she’s been very communicative, asks really good questions and listens well! She encouraging and very supportive.
I feel lucky to have found Marilyn. She's a friendly, empathetic, forthright expert who has already given me tons of insight in just a few sessions.
Marilyn has been a most excellent help— she has pushed me to consider more deeply the facets of my anxiety and negative thoughts which were ailing me. She has offered to me that I should be more compassionate and supportive if these feelings instead of being ashamed of and flippant with them, though pervasive as they may be. She has offered just enough support and contact without being overbearing and I know that should I need a video or phone conference, she would be available for my support. I feel I have come away with a more inquisitive and open way of addressing new fears and emotions and that I have a more positive self image over all. I have never engaged in any other sort of therapy, so I have no comparison, but I am extremely satisfied with the care I received with Marilyn and BetterHelp and would highly recommend anyone considering to give it a go. Thanks again, Marilyn!!
I've had an AMAZING experience with Marilyn. She's kind, thoughtful, and provides you with really good tools to navigate through your emotions and make responsible life decisions. She provides coaching where you find yourself finding your own answers and feeling great about how you move forward with these. She's been a great therapist to me. I really feel my life has improved tremendously with her help.
Marilyn is an amazing and empathetic listener. She is able to frame situations in a practical way and help me understand how many of my reactions to events are normal. I look forward to our session every week!
Marilyn is the best therapist I have had! She listens, is compassionate, and gently pushes you to get you to live the fulfilling/complete life you desire. She is able to create words for feelings you don’t even know how to express. I have never felt more understood and relieved. I highly recommend her!
I have cycled through many therapists over the years and I have never clicked with anyone the way I have with Marilyn. She is an incredible active listener, she makes me feel validated and never judged. She allows me the space to live in my conflicting feelings and encourages me to find my own answers. I'm so very grateful to have found her.
She’s amazing! Marilyn has calmed my anxiety, and has helped me give a voice to my emotions and to not fear them. I have more compassion for myself.
How did I get so lucky to be matched with Marilyn??? She has such an amazing energy and she is so good at listening and understanding (all) my points of views and acknowledging that there are so many "parts" to all of us. Absolutely amazing. I am so grateful.
Marilyn is awesome- so warm, kind and understanding. Always look forward to my sessions with her!
Very intelligent and insightful. Will tell you what you need to hear not what you want and I love that
Frequently asked questions
Does Marilyn Babcock offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Marilyn Babcock works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Marilyn Babcock speak?
Marilyn Babcock speaks English.
How many years of experience does Marilyn Babcock have?
Marilyn Babcock has 27 years of experience.
Where is Marilyn Babcock licensed to practice?
Marilyn Babcock is licensed to practice in New York and Oregon.
Does Marilyn Babcock accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Marilyn Babcock accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Marilyn Babcock accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Marilyn Babcock does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
How can I communicate with Marilyn Babcock?
Marilyn Babcock can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Marilyn Babcock?
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