Therapist
Marianna is a graduate mental health clinician in Chicago earning her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northwestern University. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Loyola University Chicago. Before her graduate studies, she worked as an ABA therapist and interned in court-mandated counseling.
As a graduate mental health clinician in Chicago, her clinical interests include exploring unconscious processes and defense mechanisms, enhancing self-awareness, promoting behavioral change, and improving social and interpersonal functioning. She integrates family dynamics, trauma-informed care, and stress regulation to support healthy adjustment through developmental and environmental transitions.
Marianna’s therapy is collaborative, culturally aware, and empathetic. She helps clients reconnect with their best selves and incorporate past experiences into their healing. By unlocking their resilience, she promotes well-being and enhances their ability to face emotional and relationship challenges with more confidence and clarity.
Treatment Philosophy
Marianna is committed to creating a safe and supportive space where clients feel valued and understood. She tailors her therapeutic approach to meet each individual’s unique needs, considering their cultural backgrounds and personal experiences. Her practice incorporates various methods, including psychodynamic theory, person-centered principles, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and narrative psychology, ensuring her approach connects with clients. Working together, Marianna helps clients set personal goals, develop coping strategies, and improve emotional well-being, leading to better self-esteem and relationships. This partnership empowers clients to tackle life’s challenges with resilience and confidence, fostering personal growth and healing through her support.