Mallory Mareski

Mallory Mareski accepts Centivo, Oscar IL, United Healthcare, United Healthcare/Optum, Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, and Out of state BlueCard PPO. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Illinois are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Mallory Mareski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Mallory is licensed to practice in Illinois, so clients located in Illinois can book sessions. Mallory’s Illinois license number is 149.022986, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Mallory Mareski has been practicing therapy for 5 years. Mallory’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, University of Michigan. Over that time, Mallory has worked closely with Veterans, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, Latine Community, LGBTQ+, and Trans+.

Mallory Mareski works with Veterans, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, Latine Community, LGBTQ+, and Trans+ and specializes in Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Mallory spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Mallory is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Mallory Mareski draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Harm Reduction, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Mallory’s style is affirming, engaging, exploratory, holistic, and warm. In Mallory’s words: “I approach the therapy space with my clients as a partnership, building on our strengths and creating trust to navigate the areas causing you the most stress.”

Mallory Mareski (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Mallory identifies as Hispanic/Latinx. Mallory provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Mallory Mareski offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Mallory is licensed in Illinois, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Mallory Mareski is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Mallory will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Mallory’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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