Welcoming Marion Malcome, LCSW, to UB's downtown Chicago office at 180 N. Michigan. Talking about her treatment approach, Marion says she seeks to form a collaborative, therapeutic relationship with clients, allowing them a safe space to explore and gain understanding about obstacles to personal growth. Marion received a BS in Psychology and a MSW with a concentration in community mental health, both from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She has extensive training and experience in clinical diagnostic assessment, cognitive-behavioral therapy and crisis counseling. Her areas of specialty include:
- depression
- bipolar disorders
- crisis counseling
- self-esteem
- life transitions
- cross-cultural issues