Do you feel safe
being who you really are?
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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.
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What you can expect
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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 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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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 when I was experiencing debilitating anxiety but was too scared to say out loud what was causing me so much pain. She was incredibly patient. 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 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. This has been life-changing and I am eternally grateful I had the opportunity to work with Margie.
JH
I worked weekly with Margie for six months. This was my first time in therapy and I found it extremely helpful. It exceeded my expectations because of how much I grew and learned about myself and my relationships with others. I want to add that I would have loved to continue to work with Margie but I moved out of state.
It was a challenging process to have to pick a therapist from a simple description. It seems impossible to know if it is going to be a good fit until you start the appointments. What led me to choose Margie was her descriptions of working on relationships which matched my challenges at the time. I wanted to work on multiple relationships in my life and I learned so much from her.
I truly don’t think I would have such strong relationships in my life if it wasn’t for the conversations and realizations I had while talking with Margie. I wish I could continue to work with her!
HM
I cannot thank you enough for your guidance and teaching. It's amazing to look back over this journey and see how far I've traveled with your support. I'm feeling so optimistic about the future—personally and professionally—and I know that our work together is the reason I'm solidly on this path. I'm so lucky to have had the chance to work with you!
CJ
The methods that Margie used to help me navigate the challenges in my life were truly life-changing. Her approach to therapy actually helped me understand myself better. Every week that I saw her I felt like I was getting better at identifying sources of internal tension and I wasn't as afraid of exploring them as I had once been. I find myself using the tools she gave me to calm my anxiety and think more clearly on a regular basis. Not only do the techniques she introduced help me understand myself better, but it's made it possible for me to explain myself to the people in my life I'm closest to. This has led to some wonderful moments of connection where I feel understood by those who love me in a way I haven't before. I am so, so grateful that I found Margie!
EK
I would never have believed I could do this a year ago. I am able to accomplish these goals by giving myself permission to be imperfect and opportunities to restart....I really appreciate how much my cognitive process has changed after working with you. Step by step, I am able to get to where I am now, which is beyond imagination when I was burying myself in hopeless and destructive thoughts and hatred/disappointment towards myself.
THANK YOU for working your magic and teaching me a lot about myself and what I am capable of!
JC
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Contact Me
I offer online and in-person counseling sessions.
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.
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