You Deserve to Be a Priority in Your Own Life
Break free from limiting beliefs and overcome FEAR
The Empowered Path to Radical Self-Acceptance
Are you exhausted from battling the same ineffective patterns and habits day after day? Caught in a maddening loop of asking why you can't just "get it together" despite your best efforts? Does anxiety or unhealed junk from childhood have you stuck in a loop?
I understand. That cycle of shame and stuckness wages war on the mind. But here's the truth: You don't have to keep treating yourself with harsh self-criticism. True healing can only begin when you stop chasing an ideal of perfection and accept your humanness - flaws and all.
I'm Marie, a licensed therapist who has worked with a beautiful diverse range of individuals for over 15 years. From students to therapists, veterans to immigrants - I've worked with people from all walks of life to shed self-limiting beliefs and unhealthy patterns while honoring their unique backgrounds.
I blend evidence-based techniques with dark humor, lightheartedness, swearing (at times), and relatable examples to provide moments of laughter and levity. You won't find me handing you affirmations or sitting back asking you… “how does that make you feel?” My truthful perspectives come with warmth and an unwavering belief in your capacity for change.
In our sessions, we'll peel back the layers with psychoeducation to understand why you keep replaying unhelpful narratives. From there, we'll practice routines tailored to interrupt toxic cycles and rewire new neural pathways through mindfulness, cognitive techniques, and radical self-compassion.
You'll develop powerful skills to regulate even the most intense emotional surges. And if you're navigating trauma, I use specialized, scientifically-validated trauma methods - no gimmicks.
This work can feel grueling, and you'll likely want to quit some days. That's just the human experience. I simply ask that you show up authentically, letting yourself be imperfect and messy. I'll be your honest yet supportive voice, cheering you on while pointing out self-sabotaging traps.
I'm not the therapist for everyone, and that's OK. If you want someone who passively listens without disrupting patterns, we may not be an ideal fit. My role is to challenge you to explore your depths and embrace this wildly beautiful human journey.
But if you're ready to reject harsh self-judgment and step into radical self-acceptance...if you crave sustainable strategies to break cycles that no longer serve you...if you want to live wholeheartedly with courage and vulnerability - then I'm here to unite with you in this work.
Meet Marie, Your Trauma-Informed Therapist
Degrees & Licensure
Bachelors in International Development and Environmental Studies (2012)
Masters in Social Work, Western Michigan University (2016)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Michigan)
Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Processing Therapy For PTSD
Psychodynamic Therapy
Certifications & Extra Credentials
Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC)
Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD Provider
Experiences
15+ years of working with the most complex and underserved individuals
Substance use disorders, including medication assisted treatment (suboxone, naltrexone/Vivitrol etc.)
Medically complex
Trauma, PTSD & CPTSD
LGBTQIA+ individuals, including those on hormone therapy
Lived and traveled internationally with cross-cultural experiences and knowledge