Marina Hawkin

I am a psychoanalytically trained therapist who integrates evidence-based techniques with neuroscience and human physiology to help clients understand themselves on a deeper level. My approach focuses on aligning life with personal strengths, needs, and values while using emotions as a guide to unmet needs. I believe that emotions are not obstacles but important signals that can lead to healing and change.

I have experience working with diverse populations, including individuals struggling with addiction, trauma, life transitions, and mental health challenges. I also have a deep appreciation for working with older adults, helping them reconnect with their past and find meaning in the present.

In addition to traditional talk therapy, I enjoy using projective techniques like cinematherapy, where films and storytelling serve as tools for self-reflection and emotional exploration. My goal is to create a supportive space where clients can uncover unconscious patterns, resolve inner conflicts, and develop healthier ways to navigate life’s challenges.

My scientific background deeply informs my therapeutic approach. I integrate psychoanalysis with evidence-based techniques, guided by my knowledge of human physiology and neuroscience. I help people align their lives with their strengths, needs, and values—unblocking repressed emotions and using feelings as a guide to unmet needs. I believe emotions are not obstacles to overcome but signals pointing toward what requires healing.

My goal is for the client to leave sessions with a deep sense of being supported, understood, and accepted for who they truly are—and, just as importantly, knowing that they deserve it. Through our therapeutic relationship, they will experience a model of a healthy, attuned connection that can serve as a guide for building more mature and fulfilling relationships in their own lives.