Therapy for Women
in Gainesville, FL

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Stop waiting for perfection… and become the ally you've always deserved.

You're a smart, self-aware woman.

But, you can't stop thinking that if you were somehow "more" – productive, intelligent, empowered, perfectly partnered, and otherwise "good" enough – you'd finally feel more comfortable in your skin.

You're polite when you feel pissed, work when you're exhausted and feel stuck in a partnership that's not deeply satisfying, or resent them for not making you happier (even though it would take a mind-reader to know what that entails).

You look outward for the answers, not inside, and your self-esteem and confidence pay the price.

What if you could unearth, reclaim, and listen to your inner voice of wisdom…

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Feel confident and empowered – not by “improving,” but by befriending yourself in all your human imperfections.

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Center during times of uncertainty in your career, intimate relationships, and wonky conversations with family and friends.

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Reside in your body more fully, breathe more deeply, and feel the ground beneath you as you learn to notice and trust your gut.

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How I can help…

Hi, I’m Marina! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist here in Gainesville, Florida. I offer down-to-earth, compassionate therapy to help you remember that you are already whole and good despite the mess and chaos.

My approach includes:

✦ Client-Centered therapy
✦ Internal Family Systems (IFS)
✦ Nonviolent Communication
✦ Spiritually-rooted therapy
✦ Mindfulness-based therapy

Stop waiting for the ever-elusive enlightenment and breakthroughs, and learn to be the kind, compassionate friend to yourself you’ve always deserved.

It’s easy to get started…

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Step 01.

Schedule your free, 20-minute consultation.

Step 02.

We’ll chat via phone to see if we’re a good fit.

Step 03.

On the call, we’ll schedule your first session.

Session Rates

$150 | 50-minutes

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Living disconnected from the truth of what you need to thrive is exhausting…

The good news? You don’t have to anymore.

When we work together, we can strengthen your capacity for calm, confidence, and relationship wellness. As a therapist here in Gainesville, I’m here to accompany you on your journey back to that voice of wisdom that was always inside of you… and always will be.

Book a free 20-minute consultation with me, so you can get out of the rut of feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and disconnected from your true abilities and re-ignite the self-compassion, self-trust, and freedom that is your birthright.