Sees clients in person in the Grand Rapids office and virtually throughout Michigan.

(ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT OUR GRAND RAPIDS OFFICE AND VIRTUALLY)

Hi, I’m Mariele. I have the honor of working with individuals and couples who are seeking to make changes in their lives. When working with clients, I aim to have a collaborative relationship where we discuss goals and determine the most effective ways to achieve those goals. The therapeutic relationship between counselor and client is essential in making change, therefore I strive to make a safe space and empower every person I have the privilege of working with. I am a firm believer that everyone has the capability to make changes if they are willing to put in the effort. 

Areas that I frequently work with clients on include:

• Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders

• Anxiety 

• Depression

• OCD

• Women’s issues 

• Relationship concerns

• Intimacy concerns

• Family conflict

I received my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Central Michigan University. I have completed Level 1 training in The Gottman Method which is a form of couples-based therapy that is built on decades of research and observation regarding couples’ interactions. I also utilize techniques from Attachment Theory which is the concept that interactions with caregivers in childhood guide patterns and habits of forming and maintaining relationships in adulthood. I incorporate skills from other theories including Emotion Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Somatic Experiencing.