Marinna Bryant

If pregnancy, postpartum life, or becoming a parent has left you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unlike yourself, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a focus on perinatal mental health, supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, early parenthood, reproductive loss, grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. My approach is warm, person-centered, and non-judgmental. I want you to have a space where you can be open and authentic without feeling like you need to have everything figured out. Together, we’ll focus on what feels most relevant to you and work toward greater clarity, confidence, and self-compassion. I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counseling from Thomas University and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Harvard University. I’m also currently pursuing the Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International.

My approach is person-centered, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based strategies. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based strategies, and trauma-informed care to help you better understand patterns, manage difficult emotions, and develop practical coping skills. I believe therapy should be tailored to the person rather than the other way around. We’ll consider your experiences, strengths, needs, and goals while working at a pace that feels manageable. When helpful, I also incorporate psychoeducation and practical strategies, particularly when working with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, perinatal experiences, and major life transitions. My goal is to provide a supportive space where you can build greater self-awareness, strengthen your coping skills, and feel more confident navigating the challenges you’re facing.

Your first session is an opportunity to slow down, get comfortable, and begin understanding what brings you to therapy. We’ll talk about what you’ve been experiencing, what you hope to work on, and the areas of your life that may be affecting your emotional well-being. You’ll have space to share at a pace that feels comfortable. We may explore your current challenges, relationships, relevant experiences, strengths, and what you would like to be different. If you’re navigating pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, reproductive loss, or another major life transition, we can also discuss how those experiences are affecting you emotionally and day to day. By the end of our first session, we’ll identify some initial goals and begin developing a plan for our work together. You don’t need to know exactly what to say or have everything figured out before you start. The first session is simply a place to begin.