Hi there! My name is Marlene. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I've had the pleasure of working in mental health for over 6 years. I specialize in working with teens and young adults struggling with depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I'm also trained in providing therapy through a Christian-based lens and through a culturally-sensitive lens. Together, we’ll explore and implement strategies that address your immediate concerns, and equip you with valuable tools to manage your symptoms and navigate life's uncertainties.

In my practice, I use a client-centered approach to create a space that feels safe and judgment-free. I also use evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address symptoms of anxiety and depression and Psychodynamic Therapy to explore deeper-rooted patterns, such as why we keep doing the same things over and over again that are not good for us.

Every session is tailored to your unique needs; it’s important for me to go beyond just providing evidenced-based care. I strive to make each session feel productive and to meet you where you are that week. Whether it means working on coping skills or talking about the movie you watched over the weekend, my goal for each session is that our time together will impact your overall well-being positively.