LCSW, 20 years of experience
Much of my experience has been working with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, substance abuse issues and self-esteem issues. You can expect me to walk you through whatever difficulties you re facing and help you learn more abut yourself and the way you interact with the world. This way we can be more open and honest with each other.
First session is about introducing ourselves to see if we are a good fit. It is all about the client and what they are looking for in therapy and what they want to accomplish.
I am a good listener, very empathetic, good communicator, provide direct feedback and allows client to express themselves and effect changes.
My clients are those that want to change and be more proactive partner in making changes in their lives. They know that change can be a process and may take time but is willing to dedicate the time to do it.
I like CBT as it helps us to challenge our automatic beliefs about self and our abilities. We can use more practical and realistic thought process resulting in hopefully more positive outcomes.
1 rating with written reviews
May 1, 2025
Marva is an exceptional therapist. She's on time, professional, takes her role as a therapist seriously, and has helped improve my mental health. I have had difficulty finding therapists and them understanding the complexity of my issues but Marva is not afraid to dive in and to be direct with me but honest.