I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Music Therapist with a Neurologic Music Therapy Specialization. I have worked since 1995 in hospitals, nursing homes, day programs for the developmentally delayed and severely mentally ill. I have offered services in schools settings, senior centers, and inpatient units for several mentally ill. Most recently I have practiced Hospice Music Therapy.
My counseling style focusses on the client and the stresses and suffering they are experiencing. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic and motivational enhancement techniques in addition to expressive therapy. I work with each unique individual to develop a plan that works for them, focusing on their strengths.
My specialties include Stress, anxiety, depression, self -esteem and relationships, coping with aging/ill parents, dementia, compassion fatigue, and ADHD in children.
I bring a compassionate heart and ongoing clinical training to assist my clients in their life journey.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Visually impaired, Women's issues
MA LMHC 5050
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excellent
Written on Feb 14, 2024 after therapy with Marsha for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes
Marsha is a great listener and sometimes that’s all person need.
However, in addition to that, she also has a wealth of knowledge, and is able to offer help in a variety of ways which is invaluable to me
Written on Feb 13, 2024 after therapy with Marsha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Marsha is honest, direct, and a great listener. She lets me process my anxiety while still helping me overcome it with specific tips and responses.
Written on Jul 16, 2023 after therapy with Marsha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Marsha is very compassionate. She listens and gives great advice and exercises. I love every session with her!
Written on Apr 05, 2023 after therapy with Marsha for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Marsha is amazing!! She’s very smart, helpful and she listens!!! And I couldn’t ask for more. She is very caring and she is always there for you when you need her. She’s always offering help, advice and other resources. It has been hard for me to find someone as good as her. Your very lucky if she comes into your life. I was very lucky to find her. Thank you Marsha.
Written on Jun 06, 2022 after therapy with Marsha for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Marsha helped me moved through a huge moment in my life, one that I hadn't even realized I was going to go through with. I am extremely impressed with her balance of professionalism and compassion. Her encouraging nature helped me to find the confidence I needed, and her suggestions were always gently delivered. Over the several months we worked together, I learned several new and different ways of acknowledging, managing, and processing my anxiety. The tools I have developed will serve me well moving forward, and I am very grateful to Marsha.
Written on Jan 13, 2022 after therapy with Marsha for 6 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes