LCSW, 16 years of experience
Hi there, I'm Marquisha. Do the stigmas or fictional criteria to participate in therapy often get in the way of seeking help? Need some self-care tips? Are you a student-athlete or workout enthusiast struggling with balancing mental and physical wellness? Well, I have a mantra that says therapy is for everyone. It can be the ultimate self-care approach since it can be hard trying to find time to think of ways to balance our daily duties, emotional well-being and our relationships in healthy ways. Dedicating 45-50 minutes out of your busy schedule to just process your thoughts, self-reflect, and focus your awareness can offer insight into managing your worries. Afraid to feel judged? I understand. These sessions will be client-centered and attention will be focused on your needs and desires using a reflective listening ear. Mental and physical wellness go hand in hand. I desire to empower clients to find a safe space to work on building healthy mental and physical wellness routines to manage anxiety, trauma, relationships, or work stress/burnout. I'll meet you with empathy and compassion when practicing healing or positive self-conceptualization. Let's goal plan, identify your support systems, or reframe perspectives on problems. Let's build your mental health toolbox together with trauma and solution-focused- evidence-based practices and practical coping strategies. I am already rooting for you.
My goal as a clinical therapist is to empower clients to recognize and maximize their strengths, resiliency and problem-solving skills when faced with personal challenges or adversity. I strive to empower clients to realize and utilize their rights to self-determination by providing a safe supportive space to heal while building a therapeutic “toolbox” for managing healthy choices for the future.
I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed practices and solution-focused therapy. In addition, you will be provided with an eclectic range of strength-based approaches, mindfulness tools, and crisis-management interventions. I offer a blend of therapeutic modalities and physical health interventions.
With over ten years of professional experience in the mental and behavioral health field, I have practiced clinical therapy with individuals, groups, and families from diverse backgrounds and ages. I have worked in various settings from school-based, in-home, in-patient, and community-based services. Being a former collegiate student-athlete, I understand the importance of balancing physical and mental health. As a result, I have focused my work around the two. In turn, that experience has helped with the understanding that life is all about balance. Through advocacy, research, and education, I hope to combat the stigmas of mental health and become a change agent in the field.