Meet Our Counselors
HI, I'M MARCIA
Get to Know Me
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EMDR Certified (EMDRIA)
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) Informed
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National Board Certified Counselor
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Masters in Community Counseling
Learn More About Me:
Marcia is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in the state of Pennsylvania. Marcia has 17 years of experience in the mental/behavioral health field and is a member of the National Board of Certified Counselors.
Marcia has extensive experience working with adults, adolescents, and teens in both in-patient and out-patient settings. Marcia serves clients with a broad range of mental and behavioral health challenges including; trauma, grief/loss, depression, ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, substance abuse/addiction recovery, life-adjustment disorders, self-esteem, bi-polar disorders, and anger-management.
Marcia’s approach to therapy is holistic using numerous therapeutic modalities to meet individual needs, including; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-focused, EMDR, Person-centered, mindfulness/meditation, and Internal Family Systems concepts. Marcia also integrates narrative and artistic expression to expand a client’s healing journey and incorporates spiritual and existential beliefs for clients who value the inclusion of those foundational principles in their therapy. Marcia is trained in Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and holds her Certification through EMDRIA in the application of EMDR therapy and is IFS-Informed.
Marcia is an experienced outdoor adventurer and has been a Wilderness First Responder for 21 years. She has guided backpacking trips and canoe camping expeditions for 25 years. Marcia enjoys sharing the love of the outdoors with her family and friends and encourages all of her clients to devote time away from technology, through which to realize undiscovered connections of the mind, body, and spirit.
You Asked, We Answered
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IN WHICH STATES DO YOU PROVIDE YOUR THERAPY SERVICES?We currently provide our services to residents in the state of Pennsylvania. We offer in-person counseling at our Edinboro, PA offices, and virtual counseling across all of Pennsylvania.
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DO YOU OFFER IN-PERSON COUNSELING?Yes! We offer in-person counseling at our Edinboro, PA offices. We also offer high quality video therapy sessions across all of Pennsylvania.
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DO YOU NEED TO BE LOCATED IN PENNSYLVANIA TO SEE ONE OF OUR THERAPISTS?Yes, you currently do need to be physically located in Pennsylvania during your therapy session. However, if you reside in a state close to the Pennsylvania border, you may be able to attend your therapy session from a parked vehicle or other static location in Pennsylvania as long as you are in physically in Pennsylvania at the time of your session.
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WHAT IS THE LENGTH AND FREQUENCY OF THE THERAPY SESSIONS?Standard sessions are typically 50 to 60 minutes and can take place on a weekly, bi-weekly basis, or monthly basis depending on your particular needs/wants.
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CAN ANYONE GET THERAPY ONLINE?Yes anyone can receive online counseling as long as you have a smartphone, tablet, or computer and access to the internet. Online therapy has been found to be just as effective as in-person treatment for adults, young adults, and teenagers.