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Ioana Marcus

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, GEP (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
Great Falls, VA 22066
If you are tired of feeling stuck in your life, I invite you to take a different approach to life and therapy, which is somatic and experiential. My practice is founded on creating a safe space for you to become your most authentic self. We focus not only on understanding your past experiences, whether family, relationships, traumas or mental health concerns that have been hindering your growth, but also supporting you to step into your life NOW. I will support you and walk the walk with you. We will explore how to fully live and thrive in the present, grow to your fullest potential, way beyond what you imagine for yourself.
I work with adolescent and adult clients navigating anxiety and depression, recovery from eating disorders, trauma, developmental trauma/ adoption. My approaches will be based on my client's needs, and include Gestalt & somatic psychotherapy, deep brain reorienting (DBR), EMDR, equine-assisted EMDR, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Horses have had a strong influence in my life, and believe in the relational, mind-body and spiritual transformation that occurs in their presence. As a result, I only work as an equine psychotherapist and take an experiential and relational approach facilitated by our equine friends.
Call or Ioana Marcus now for a free 15 minute consultation - (703) 997-6804

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Equibliss

Great Falls, VA 22066

(703) 997-6804

Falls Church, VA 22046

My website
I am available for tele mental health through either Zoom or Private Practice, both HIPAA Hi Tech compliant platforms.
I specialize in Anxiety, Eating Disorders and Trauma and PTSD 
$250 Per Session  
I see individuals, families and groups  
Let's Connect (703) 997-6804
Photo of Ioana Marcus, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, GEP

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Equibliss

Great Falls, VA 22066

(703) 997-6804

Falls Church, VA 22046

My website
I am available for tele mental health through either Zoom or Private Practice, both HIPAA Hi Tech compliant platforms.
I specialize in Anxiety, Eating Disorders and Trauma and PTSD 
$250 Per Session  
I see individuals, families and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $250

Payment Methods

Check, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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I provide my clients with a superbill to submit to their insurance for reimbursement.
Photo of Ioana Marcus, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, GEP
Ioana Marcus
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, GEP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (703) 997-6804
"
I provide my clients with a superbill to submit to their insurance for reimbursement.
Photo of Ioana Marcus, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, GEP
Ioana Marcus
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, GEP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (703) 997-6804

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0701005519 Ioana Marcus
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 18 years
  • Attended University of Texas at San Antonio, Graduated 2012
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Gestalt Equine Institute of the Rockies Gestalt equine psychotherapist / 2016
  • Certificate from EMDRIA EMDR / 2021
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For additional information about my approach, credentials and services, feel free to visit me at www.equibliss.org or www.ioanamarcus.com.
Photo of Ioana Marcus, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, GEP
Ioana Marcus
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, GEP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (703) 997-6804
"
For additional information about my approach, credentials and services, feel free to visit me at www.equibliss.org or www.ioanamarcus.com.
Photo of Ioana Marcus, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, GEP
Ioana Marcus
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, GEP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (703) 997-6804

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Eating Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Adoption
  • Cancer
  • Child
  • Chronic Pain
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Neurodivergence
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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When I meet with you, whether you have an eating disorder, trauma/ PTSD, complex PTSD or anxiety concerns, I take an individualized and trauma-informed approach, assessing the complexity of your symptoms, life experiences, personality and attachment style. We form a treatment plan collaboratively and ensure we address your concerns while building on your resources and wellbeing so you can thrive.
Photo of Ioana Marcus, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, GEP
Ioana Marcus
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, GEP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (703) 997-6804
"
When I meet with you, whether you have an eating disorder, trauma/ PTSD, complex PTSD or anxiety concerns, I take an individualized and trauma-informed approach, assessing the complexity of your symptoms, life experiences, personality and attachment style. We form a treatment plan collaboratively and ensure we address your concerns while building on your resources and wellbeing so you can thrive.
Photo of Ioana Marcus, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, GEP
Ioana Marcus
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, GEP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (703) 997-6804

8 Endorsements

Charlie Vee Williams
Charlie Vee Williams
Licensed Professional CounselorLPCNCCCCTP-IIIFS
Dr. Marcus has an extensive knowledge base surrounding trauma to draw on. She is fabulous to work with and truly cares about her clients. She is able to provide care for many that could not heal otherwise using Equine assisted therapy.
Sarah Moore
Sarah Moore
Licensed Professional CounselorMALPC
I highly recommend Ioana Marcus for anyone seeking a compassionate, skilled, and insightful therapist. Dr. Marcus brings a deep understanding of mental health challenges and provides a safe, supportive space for personal growth and healing.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Romanian

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Romanian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Deep Brain Reorienting
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Equine Therapy
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Expressive Arts
  • Feminist
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Relational
  • Sandplay
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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I take a humanistic approach based on your needs. I will get to know you and determine which interventions are best based on your concerns, symptoms and goals. I oftentimes integrate trauma-focused (EMDR, DBR) with mindfulness and skills based (DBT). If you are interested in working with my horses, they are great allies in building somatic awareness and authentic relationships in nature.
Photo of Ioana Marcus, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, GEP
Ioana Marcus
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, GEP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (703) 997-6804
"
I take a humanistic approach based on your needs. I will get to know you and determine which interventions are best based on your concerns, symptoms and goals. I oftentimes integrate trauma-focused (EMDR, DBR) with mindfulness and skills based (DBT). If you are interested in working with my horses, they are great allies in building somatic awareness and authentic relationships in nature.
Photo of Ioana Marcus, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, GEP
Ioana Marcus
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, GEP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (703) 997-6804

Groups


Location

Primary Location

Equibliss

Great Falls, VA 22066

(703) 997-6804

Additional Location

Falls Church, VA 22046

(703) 997-6804
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I am available for tele mental health through either Zoom or Private Practice, both HIPAA Hi Tech compliant platforms.
Photo of Ioana Marcus, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, GEP
Ioana Marcus
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, GEP
Call for a free consultation now - (703) 997-6804
"
I am available for tele mental health through either Zoom or Private Practice, both HIPAA Hi Tech compliant platforms.
Photo of Ioana Marcus, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, GEP
Ioana Marcus
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, GEP
Call for a free consultation now - (703) 997-6804