Struggling with stress, sadness or hopelessness even grief? Feeling like your best isn't good enough, tired and beat down? You are not alone, I am here to help. As a therapist, you'll find I'm empathetic, non-judgmental and provide a safe place where adults can lay their heart and soul. As a client you will experience the butterfly effect. Which involves you acknowledging what needs to change, accepting you're a part of the change and taking ownership of your power to change. Together we will navigate through the difficult times creating balance and defining your purpose.

Thank you for taking this first step toward improving your mental and emotional well being. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has been in private practice for over 15 years. I work hard at creating an office atmosphere that is relaxed and casual. I work from the assumption that you are the expert on your life. I want you to set and achieve goals, enhance coping skills, manage stress, create positive relationships, and regulate mood and anxiety.

We each have unique journeys as we navigate through the highs and lows of life. As we try to make sense of our hardships, challenges, and ever-changing thoughts and feelings, we may question the purpose of our lives, the direction in which we are going, and the decisions we have made along the way. Furthermore, life may also be complicated by trauma and loss, which may cause us to withdraw and lose hope; however, it is during these times that we are challenged to grow into our best selves, find new solutions, and use our struggles to propel us over that mountain to the other side of purposeful, goal-driven living.

A medical diagnosis can be life altering. Do you want to be heard, understood, and supported as you try to make sense of this part of your life? Seeing an experienced and empathic therapist can provide a positive transformation that's refreshing and liberating!

As a therapist, my main focus is to care for the concerns of the client's heart. I believe that we are made for connection and attachment. When relationships have been harmed or trauma has occurred, there is a fracture, wound or scar. This can run deep and needs to be treated with tenderness and understanding. Those who have experienced trauma may not understand the toll it has done to the brain, body, heart, soul or voice. I have the privilege of educating and finding therapeutic ways in which the client can heal. It is a true honor to walk alongside someone while they find their way towards healing and wholeness.

I am a dedicated and motivated, Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience providing services to individuals seeking support in navigating through life's challenges. My goal is to empower you to make positive and informed decisions that will lead to a sense of well-being and serenity. I take a holistic approach to health care. Our emotional well-being is at the center of living a healthy and fulfilled life. I focus on promoting a sense of self-love and empowering my clients to live the meaningful life that they deserve.

Dr. Marks specializes in the treatment of adolescent and adult, mood and behavioral disruptions, chronic mental illness, and familial discord. She is also the author of “Breaking Down Barriers Between Mothers and Daughters: An Interactive Guide to Mother-Daughter #RelationshipGoals.”

I assist my clients work through difficult times in their lives. I provide guidance and empathy to help you develop tools that can allow you to find peace and acceptance in your current situation. I believe in your strength and ability to thrive.

Have you experienced trauma in your life and seem to struggle with the same situations over and over, not knowing how to stop the vicious cycle. Are your emotions problematic, do you repeat unhealthy behaviors, relationships, have an onslaught of negative thoughts and no matter how successful you have become, you feel like a fake, insecure and if people really knew? How many times have you promised that you will stop, alcohol, drugs and really mean it, want it, yet once again fall short. As a veteran, were you in combat, was your military experience depleting, anxiety provoking and your life never the same? What keeps you stuck?

Have you experienced trauma? Are you tired of therapists not getting your identity? Do you feel like you encounter more barriers and microaggressions than support when seeking healing for trauma? This is unacceptable. Stop shrinking to make therapist more comfortable. The classic diagnosis for trauma is PTSD, but there are other diagnosis and the effects of trauma can be broad. You cannot heal from trauma if all of you cannot show up in the room. I provide culturally congruent trauma care for you, your family, and your community. I welcome all of you and all of your life.

SAME DAY, EVENING & WEEKEND OPTIONS. In-person OR Telehealth (video/Covid-19 friendly) openings. Need help, but find traditional approaches unappealing? I provide an integrative strategy informed by the latest research in neuroscience, environmental factors, & mindfulness. I focus on shifting the culture of your relationships and internal schemas from their current negative, painful cycles into a place for connection & achievement. Beyond knowledge, so much in therapy is about the relationship: I'm here for you. Ready now? I get that. Phone answered until 10 p.m. & weekends. Getting therapy should be easy, not add stress.

Do you ever feel like life does not give you permission to not be okay? Maybe you relate to the smiling face that masks pain on the inside or perhaps the shame monster who attacks when you feel your true emotions. As your therapist, I would like to hand you one large permission slip: The fact that you are human means that you do not have to have it all together. This is great news! I can offer you a space where you can come exactly as you are, experience no judgment, and receive the validation you have been searching for. You can also expect to find a space for exploration, processing, and accomplishing goals.

Having struggled personally with anxiety, depression, PTSD and the accompanying poor self-esteem, I know they can be overwhelming AND I know they can be overcome! I believe that you already have everything you need to be whole and healthy, you just don't know it. My job is to support you as you identify your strengths, provide you with new tools and support in using them effectively. We will identify old inner wounds and heal them, freeing you to claim the life you deserve. I am client-centered, meaning you get to set the pace and direction of our work together because this is YOUR time. I offer free initial consultations.

If your behavior does not reflect your core potential, make this your day to initiate personal growth & evolutionary change. Learn how to discover and employ your personal power to activate transformation! As a Personal Empowerment Coach, I help clients learn cognitive restructuring and behavior modification techniques to release their "authentic self" making change operational in their everyday life. I address physical, mental, emotional & spiritual issues through a wellness paradigm vs. symptom treatment approach. My philosophy is framed from a strength based perspective, "what's well with you" not "what's wrong with you".

You belong here! In this world, Black and Brown people experience trauma and oppression daily. This constant stress impacts the way you feel and causes anxiety or depression. You need support from someone who understands your cultural experiences. Now, you can have support from someone who appreciates your pain and suffering because they have had their own struggles that they have had to overcome. In addition, someone who comprehends the way you communicate and how you express yourself. Well, you do not have to look any further. We would love to provide you the mental health support you need. Remember, your life matters to us!

Sexual Assault, Childhood Trauma, Intimate Partner Violence are as traumatic as warfare. Those who have experienced these things often battle through life, struggling to make sense of how their world has been turned upside down. There is hope: getting treatment can lead to a better quality of life.

I am a particularly good fit for clients who tend to intellectualize their problems and who are uncomfortable/unaccustomed to tapping into their emotions. I am a more interactive therapist. I see therapy as a conversation. If you are someone who has been frustrated by therapists who are detached, I may be a good fit for you. I am patient and I will not push you into going deeper than you feel comfortable with at the moment. I know that change and trust are slow processes and I will respect your ability to set the pace of your own therapy.

Each of us has our own unique story and the need to feel heard. I would be honored to listen to your story and support you. You have the ability to make positive change in your life. I will encourage you to identify your strengths and build on them to make the change that you desire. Are you tired of living life on auto-pilot? In counseling I will support you in slowing down, discerning and addressing "your" life-experiences (i.e. anxiety, depression, work/personal life imbalance, relationships, grief, etc.). My outcome-goal for you is greater presence and joy in your life!

Every day is a struggle. Life and everything in it overwhelms you. You are struggling just to keep your head above water. You are so sick and tired of the fears, anxieties and uncertainties. You’ve had enough of the days you can’t get out of bed. You want to finally be done with the intrusive thoughts and worries. You want to feel good again. You want to find meaning and purpose in life. You deserve to be free to become your best self.

You have a story to tell, but you don’t even know where to start. You feel exhausted, anxious and overwhelmed with life and your relationships. You feel emotions that you don't understand or at times feel you can't control. You feel things that you have always felt, but you don't understand why and you want to change that.