My approach to counseling is person-centered. I have used cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and EMDR extensively as treatment modalities. I specialize in assisting people with self-esteem, and learning self-advocacy. I am a licensed professional counselor in SC, a National Certified Counselor, and an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning through PATH International. I have extensive experience with adults, including elderly populations, and hold a MS in Mental Health Counseling, and a BS in Psychology. My expertise is in crisis and trauma. For the last 3 years I have been doing counseling at a crisis center to assist abused persons that are victims of domestic violence, and sexual assault. I also have extensive experience with children and young adults on a personal and professional level. I worked for a community service agency as therapeutic support for children with learning disabilities. I was also a dance teacher for 22 years. During my graduate internship I worked with alternative populations as well. I feel strongly about assisting minority and underserved populations.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
SC LPC 7609
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Marianne’s profound experience especially with trauma patients has been a huge benefit. She has helped me immensely. I have actually learned to think differently, how to understand my emotions and process them and then change my behavior.
She will see things about you and your life that will be very helpful.
Really changed my life. I highly recommend her,
Written on Jun 24, 2023 after therapy with Marianne for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Highly recommend!
Written on Jun 20, 2022 after therapy with Marianne for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I have really enjoyed my sessions with Marianne. She listens to me and supports me, while challenging me. I appreciate that she provides activities and "homework" that helps me work towards creating healthy boundaries in my life. I was very nervous about starting therapy, but she has made starting therapy a pleasant experience.
Written on Apr 05, 2022 after therapy with Marianne for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, adhd, and intimacy-related issues