Marcia Sasano
Psychologist, MSc
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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I work with adults and adolescents who feel worn down by their inner world, often in the context of trauma, chronic stress, or long periods of needing to hold it together. Many experience anxiety, emotional overwhelm, self-criticism, or avoidance, and find that their usual coping strategies are no longer working. I understand these responses as understandable adaptations rather than personal failings, and support clients to develop greater steadiness, choice, and a more meaningful, values-aligned way of living.
I offer trauma-informed, process-based therapy grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I help people change their relationship with difficult thoughts, emotions, and past experiences so these no longer run their lives. The work is collaborative, flexible, and paced with care.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or worn down by patterns that no longer serve you, you don’t have to work this out alone. Therapy can be a space to slow things down, make sense of what’s happening, and move forward with more choice. You’re welcome to reach out if this feels like a good fit.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $290
Payment Methods
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Psychologist, MSc
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with New Zealand Psychologists Board Marcia Sasano
- In Practice for 16 years
- Attended The University of Auckland, Postgraduate Diploma in Health Psychology , Master of Science, The University of Auckland, Graduated 2011
- Membership with The New Zealand Psychological Society Member
- Membership with New Zealand Psychologists Board
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Stress
Expertise
- ADHD
- Behavioural Issues
- Body Image
- Cancer
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- LGBTQ
- Life Transitions
- Medication Management
- Parenting
- Polyamory & ENM
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Portuguese
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Portuguese
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Motivational Interviewing
- Positive Psychology
- Relational
- Strength-Based