I am Marcie Walker, the Hope Whisperer, who is accepting new clients! In a safe, warm, and supportive environment, I will honor the words you share with me, and travel your journey with you. I have personal experience in therapeutic work with adults and families, as well as working with students at all grade levels: Middle, high, and college ages. I have 23 years experience working with the special needs population. Preventing bullying is my passion, so it is no wonder that, for the past twenty years as staff and student, I have advocated for many who were bullied and treated unfairly.

Creating balance in life can prove to be difficult at times. We may go through periods of time where anxiety, depression, relationships, unresolved issues, setting goals and seeing them through and/or adjusting to changes in your life create difficulty. Using a person centered approach, I find it an honor to come alongside individuals and couples to help them recognize their strengths to problem solve . We work together on building self-confidence, recognizing your situation, developing tools for change, and gaining an overall sense of well-being.

*I currently do not have new client openings* I hold strongly to the belief that people are experts with regard to their individual circumstances, experiences, and feelings. As such, I approach therapy as a collaborative process in which you and I work together to enact change which is empowering and meaningful in your life. The relationship you have with a therapist is important, and I aim to help those I work with feel accepted, supported, and understood in the work we do together. I am a fierce advocate and believer in those I see, and I am here to work with you to help you enact desired change.

Taking the first steps to set up counseling and recognize the need for change, takes courage and strength. I strive to provide a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for you to change the areas of your life where you feel stuck, hurt, or that are causing you distress. I am skilled at working with individuals (ages 9 years old and up), couples, and families on a variety of issues that include depression, anxiety, anger, parenting, self esteem, suicidality, relationship issues, behavioral struggles, grief/loss and other mental health issues. I would feel privileged to join you on your journey of growth and healing.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! Life can be filled with unexpected challenges. These vary from change of life situations to loss of job, marital difficulties, divorce, trauma and grief over the loss of a loved one. I welcome you to explore various ways to navigate these experiences in a safe, sensitive and warm environment. Together we can find creative and positive approaches tailored to your circumstances. As a team we can explore your thoughts, feelings, beliefs and behaviors and take action to reach a positive outcome!

I specialize in couples and family therapy and working with adolescents. I also offer testing services, performing assessments for educational, developmental or forensic needs. For many years I have been offering support and compassion to my clients as I have worked with them to find solutions to a wide range of life's problems. My approach is practical and solution focused. I begin by helping each client tackle their immediate challenges, developing their strengths and helping to make the needed internal and environmental changes necessary for long lasting results and healing. I look forward to talking with you.

It has been my joy to walk with clients towards their personal therapeutic goals for wellness with compassion and insight for over 17 years. My therapeutic focus is to assist you in identifying your strengths and current developmental process and how internal and external influences might be interfering. Working with children for over 6 years, I have come to understand the conflicts young people are facing in their lives today. We all have creative ways of expressing ourselves unique to each of us. I have found various expressive forms invaluable tools for individual and interpersonal emotional healing.

Life is all about relationships! I seek to help others find the hope, healing, strength and grace needed to face the many challenges of life. My passion is assisting individuals, couples and families to increase in resilience, coping and stress management skills and in their abilities to encourage and appreciate themselves and one another.

I have expertise in helping adults address trauma, relationship difficulties with family or romantic partners, and problematic sexual arousal and/or behaviors. I enjoy helping clients develop a sense of personal power to enact the changes they seek in their lives. I have a particular passion for helping people who feel stuck or are caught in a shame cycle within any of these topic areas. Whether you are ready to hit the ground running in your own change process, or are not yet convinced therapy can actually help you, I am ready to meet you where you are at and explore what might be possible.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS for face to face. I accept private pay with a sliding scale. Reaching out for help can be difficult, but healing is a process of recovering to ones’ true self. I have created an environment that is safe so each client can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Each session will be directed by the client with an opportunity to develop skills to work through daily trials, past trauma and any future obstacles.

I enjoy working with individuals who are open to learning, growing, and problem-solving. My focus is that each individual has potential to make changes in their life if needed. I believe with determination and constructive tools, individuals can reach the goals that they have set for themselves. I have experience working with teens and adults. I have worked with individuals dealing with all types of mental health issues as well as working through all different types of relationship issues.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I have 5 years experience and specialized training to assist individuals struggling with pornography and out of control sexual behavior. I also have been trained to use EMDR for clients struggling with trauma memories, PTSD, and panic attacks. I can assist clients in all other general mental health areas, including anxiety and depression.

Life can be difficult and overwhelming for all of us at times. And finding help can be another added challenge when you aren’t sure what you need. We can figure that out together. Therapy is a space that helps you understand what is important to you while being able to process your feelings and express yourself freely. It’s an opportunity to focus on your needs and the areas in which you would like to see change. Focusing on yourself and your wants, we will work together to find calm and direction.

**NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS**. COVID has you down. Your relationship drains you. Small irritants have become major pains in the ass. You've repeatedly moved the "line in the sand." Sex and intimacy? That's a joke! You feel too drained to even try. Sexual issues emerged; no motion in THAT ocean! The thrill's gone. It's like you're roommates. Ugh! Or, worse, anxiety has settled in and you don't know where to begin. Your mind-chatter is filled with painful questions: 'Is this it? The rest of my life?' Worse, you see happy couples and feel that pang of something missing and unsure whether that spark will return. Is it worth trying?

I am committed to providing respect, compassion, understanding, honest feedback, structure and openness to each of my clients in order to provide the optimum conditions for you to achieve your desired outcomes. I believe that life is a journey which is unique for each person. Psychotherapy can be an important tool in helping an individual or family discover their natural ability to heal, to love and to grow.

Philosophy and Approach: My view of the counseling process is one of providing an opportunity for growth and self-discovery within the context of a safe, supportive environment. My focus is person-centered, focusing on the goals most important to the client. My treatment approach incorporates a collaborative, goal directed, strength based system approach. My therapeutic approach is holistic and allows the client full ability to reach their potential in all aspects of their lives, physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Together we will develop a partnership for identification and support of relevant strengths to help guide the treatment process.

I find it personally rewarding to work with young parents, individual adults, couples and elders as they explore ways to improve their lives and their personal relationships. Within the context of a safe therapeutic relationship we then can collectively explore and resolve barriers to intimacy, conflicts, and historical events that then release you to more fully live your life. Although the therapy process frequently entails deep personal work, whole-hearted laughter and play are an integral part of the journey. Ultimately, therapy is the relationship template from which you then embark on a more fulfilling, meaningful life.

My approach to the counseling process is very direct and combines skills obtained from years of practicing law as well as years of practicing psychotherapy.I will focus initially on building a therapeutic alliance from a broad mix of theoretical and sociocultural competencies including Native American, dialectical and existential perspectives. I provide specialized pain management, trauma treatment, dialectical behavioral therapy and co-occurring disorder therapy for both mental health and addiction issues including eating disorders. I work with all populations specializing in work with teens, adults and families.