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Here's what I want you to know: after four decades of sitting across from people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or convinced that something is fundamentally wrong with them — I have yet to meet a person whose thinking can't shift. Not because I have some magic technique, but because changing how we think about our experiences is genuinely learnable. I hold a PhD from Duke University and trained post-doctorally with Dr. Albert Ellis, the psychologist who pioneered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That means the approach I use — Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy — goes straight to the beliefs driving your distress, not just the surface symptoms. I work with adults and seniors, I take things seriously without making therapy feel heavy, and I bring real optimism to this work — because I've seen what becomes possible when people stop fighting their own minds and start understanding them.

I believe that therapy begins with feeling truly seen and understood. I am a Licensed Psychoanalyst in New York State with a background in clinical psychology, counseling, and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University and completed my psychoanalytic training at the National Psychological Association for Psychoanalysis in New York City.

Over the past several years, I have provided therapy to adults, couples, families, and young adults. I have experience supporting clients navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, identity concerns, and deeper emotional patterns that may feel difficult to understand on their own.

My approach is warm, thoughtful, and collaborative. I strive to create a space where clients feel comfortable bringing their full selves into the room, while working together to develop greater insight, self-understanding, and meaningful change.

Whether you're coming to therapy individually, as a couple, or as a family, my goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you feel understood, challenged in healthy ways, and empowered to move toward lasting growth.

I work with client's in their 20's and 30's struggling with setting boundaries and low self esteem. I also treat anxiety and depression as my speciality.

I’m a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes that therapy works best when it feels like a partnership—not a one-sided process. I approach each session as a space where we work together to better understand your experiences, patterns, and goals.

My name is Marie. I am an advanced practice nurse dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey toward mental and emotional well-being. I hold an MSN from Walden University I have about 5 years of experience working in the mental health field as a nurse. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with diverse populations, which has enriched my understanding and approach to therapy.

"You can't stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf" is a Jon Kabat-Zinn quote relevant to these challenging times. I'm a seasoned mental health counselor with experience in supporting individuals to find creative solutions for anxiety and depression, as well as relationship issues and family dynamics. I will provide a safe environment to help facilitate positive changes in your life. I have a specialization in life transitions, and working with people pleasers and stuck creatives.

What if you had the time and space to understand the root of your inner self-critic and feelings of guilt? What if you could understand how it shows up in your emotional response, ability to be confident, and how you connect in relationships? I bring compassion and curiosity to create this time and space for you. Together we work to understand all aspects of who you are, how it contributes to feelings of anxiety and depression, and guide you to live with a natural feeling of confidence in yourself.

I believe we all need to be heard and treated with respect and dignity. Treatment involves us working together to get the best results.