Hi, my name is Marina. I am a practicing ADHD Certified, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, committed to the mental health and well-being of my clients. My passion is to help my clients in navigating challenging life situations, whether they are personal, family or with peers. I believe that my clients have the strengths, talents, abilities, and coping skills to face their challenges, and it is my job to assist them in accessing those strengths to solve their problems.
My focus is strength-based and person-centered. I work with clients dealing with anxiety disorders, mild to moderate depression without suicidality, ADHD and relationship issues by utilizing a blend of cognitive behavioral therapy and client centered therapy to provide interventions and support. My methods promote healing and desired change in a unique, gentle and respectful manner. Compassion, empathy and non-judgmental atmosphere is the core of my therapeutic approach.
My client and I work in a partnership when we are setting goals for therapy. I offer my clients an opportunity to create their own goals based on their values. I am there for my clients to provide feedback and gently encouragement when faced with a complicated dilemma. As we begin our work together, my clients can expect my undivided attention. I focus on open discussion of the presenting problem, as well as the opportunity to get to know each other to build a therapeutic alliance.
