Mariel Ross

www.marielrtherapy.com

Have you spent much of your life trying to meet everyone else's expectations, putting others first, or feeling like you're never doing enough? Maybe you're successful or functional on the outside, but internally, you're struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, perfectionism, or feeling disconnected from who you truly are.

I work with adults who are ready to better understand themselves, heal from past experiences, and break patterns that no longer serve them. Many of my clients are adults, children of immigrants, high achievers, and people-pleasers who have spent years prioritizing others while neglecting their own emotional needs.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I integrate EMDR, Brainspotting, CBT, and attachment-based approaches to help you explore how past experiences shape your present relationships, beliefs, and emotional responses. Therapy with me isn't about fixing who you are. It's about creating space to reconnect with yourself, develop self-compassion, establish healthier boundaries, and begin living a life that feels more authentic to you. You don't have to share every detail of your story to begin healing.

My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and rooted in the belief that meaningful healing begins with feeling seen, heard, and understood. I strive to create a space where you can show up authentically, without judgment or pressure to have everything figured out.

I take a trauma-informed, attachment-based approach, helping you explore how past experiences, relationships, and learned expectations may be influencing the way you see yourself and navigate the world today. I integrate EMDR, Brainspotting, or CBT to support deeper healing, emotional awareness, and lasting change.

I believe therapy is more than just learning coping skills. It's also about understanding yourself, developing self-compassion, and breaking patterns that may have once protected you but no longer serve you. We'll work together at a pace that feels comfortable, honoring your experiences, strengths, and individual goals.

Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin building a foundation of trust. I understand that starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you're not sure where to begin or how to put your experiences into words.

We'll explore what brings you to therapy, what you've been navigating, and what you hope to gain from our work together. I'll ask questions to better understand your experiences, relationships, and emotional needs, while also making space for you to share what feels comfortable.

My goal is for you to feel heard, supported, and understood. There's no expectation to share everything at once or have all the answers. We'll move at a pace that respects your comfort, while collaboratively identifying goals that feel meaningful to you.