My name is Marie Mason and I moved to the United States in 1994 to teach. My work with children eventually led me to counseling. I have been licensed for seven years and I work with all ages. I really like doing trauma work, which is why I am EMDR and TF-CBT trained. I also do a lot of work with anxiety.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

I always give a little bit of background about myself to make sure that I have skills that compliment what the client is looking for. Then we spend some time looking at history and figuring out what the client wants to get out of their time with me. It's usually a very relaxed 'get to know you' session, as you need to be comfortable with the person you're going to work with.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I am very committed to what I do. If I don't know the answer, I will figure it out. People tell me that I am easy to talk to and I make them feel comfortable. I do want people to be better versions of themselves. Ultimately, my job is to work myself out of a job because my client is feeling confident enough to handle things on their own again. I feel like I really care about peoples' well being, so I am always very genuine as well.

About Marie Mason