Maranice Strickland

I believe healing happens when you feel truly seen, safe, and supported. My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. I want therapy to be a space where you can be yourself, make sense of your experiences, and explore what you’re going through at your own pace without judgment.

I specialize in working with adults who are navigating the lasting effects of past trauma, including early attachment wounds, parentification, and growing up with a parent who experienced mental health challenges. I also support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and personality-related concerns. Together, we’ll work toward understanding your emotions, recognizing patterns that may be holding you back, and developing practical tools to help you feel more grounded and in control.

My goal is to help you reconnect with yourself, build healthier and more fulfilling relationships, and create a life that feels meaningful and authentic to you. Therapy doesn’t have to be about “fixing” who you are- it can be about understanding yourself more deeply and learning how to move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and peace.

My approach to therapy is tailored to each individual, recognizing that no two people or experiences are the same. I draw from a range of evidence-based practices to meet your unique needs and goals.

A core part of my work includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps identify and shift unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior. I also integrate other approaches such as EMDR for trauma processing, mindfulness practices, exposure-based techniques, and skills for managing stress and intense emotions.

By combining these methods, I aim to help you build resilience, strengthen self-awareness, and feel more grounded and empowered as you navigate life’s challenges.

In your first session, you can expect a supportive and welcoming space where we begin getting to know you, your experiences, concerns, and what brings you to therapy. We’ll move at a pace that feels comfortable, with time for you to share your thoughts and feelings, ask questions, and begin identifying your goals.

In individual therapy, this is an opportunity to start exploring your inner world, gaining insight, and identifying helpful tools to manage challenges and create meaningful change. In couples therapy, we’ll begin to understand your relationship dynamics, with a focus on improving communication, navigating conflict more effectively, and fostering a deeper emotional connection.