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Do you feel safe 
being who you really are?

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Maybe you have a foot

in two or more worlds and struggle to be your whole self

in any one place.

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Or maybe you're a

helping professional who

gives so much to others

it feels like there's

nothing left for you.

Perhaps you grew up in a religious tradition that no longer fits you, or no tradition at all, and you're seeking a connection with something greater than yourself.

It's your birthright

to be seen, be loved

and belong.

Hi, I'm Margie.

I'm a seeker too.

For years I've worked on feeling

safe enough to be truly seen.

Along the way I've found mind-body tools

that make such a difference in my own life

that I can't wait to share them with you!

What's it like to work with me?

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Safety

If you haven't guessed already, helping you feel safe and at home in your own skin is a passion of mine.

It’s our birthright to be seen, be loved and belong. But that's not always our experience, especially for women-identified, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA2S+ folks.

Our nervous system determines when and where we feel safe. It's not a conscious choice, it's an automatic survival response based on our life experience. I'll help you learn to work with your nervous system so you have tools and skills to feel safer. With a greater sense of safety comes a greater sense of freedom. And a greater ability to connect with others and the world.

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Respect

Respect is an essential component of feeling safe enough to change. I believe that everyone I work with is competent and capable, even if you're not functioning at your best. I'm not here to fix you because you're not broken.

 

I am here to be as useful as possible to you. That comes from both of us listening carefully to what you want for your life, building on positive changes, and working on whatever's getting in the way by using your mind and body as a resource.

 

If your identity has been  marginalized or you belong to more than one culture, it can be challenging to reconcile who you are with others' expectations of who you should be. Together we can find ways to help you feel whole wherever you are and whoever you're with.

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Aliveness

I know things are working when my clients come alive—with recognition, energy and  enthusiasm.

Burnout drains the satisfaction from your life.

Genuine connection allows you to blossom with hope, ideas and creativity. No longer trapped by fear and exhaustion, you can move forward with power, purpose and fulfillment.

Life doesn't magically get better. There are still challenges. But you are better. More skilled, more resourced, more connected to yourself and to the people in your life, living and dead. Better able to face all that life brings.

Give yourself the chance to reflect on what you want, take small steps and feel change happen.

Give yourself the chance to come home to yourself.

I began working with Margie during a point in my life when I was experiencing debilitating anxiety but was too scared to say out loud what was causing me so much pain. Margie was incredibly patient with me and I felt so safe and cared for while I learned how to identify and navigate heavy emotions I’d been ignoring for years.
 
Working with Margie was like working with a mirror that reflected those feelings back to me without judgment. This dynamic provided space for me to see my reflection clearly and I found not only the ability to listen to myself, but the strength to take action and move forward in my life.

I am impressed not only by her professional skills and knowledge but the artful way in which she gave me the tools to see myself clearly for the first time in a long while. I learned just how much power and love I carry with me. For me, this has been life-changing and I am eternally grateful I had the opportunity to work with Margie.

JH

Contact

Contact Me

I offer online and in-person counseling sessions.

112 Swift Avenue

Durham NC 27705

MargieHattoriTherapy@gmail.com

919-904-5145

I'd love to hear from you so we can see how I can help. Send me a quick message and we can set up a free phone consultation.

If you have a medical or mental health emergency, please don't use this form. Call 911 instead.

I'm so glad you reached out! I'll be in touch soon.

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