INTRODUCTION
Marilyn has a background in teaching and social work, and has been counselling individuals, couples and families for over 25 years. She is fascinated by relationship dynamics and how the experience of growing up in one's family determines what individuals believe about themselves and how they behave in relationships. Helping clients sort out their relationship with themselves, a partner, a family member or a friend is of special interest.
APPROACH
Based on the needs of the client, Marilyn combines Cognitive-Behavioural, Family Systems and Emotionally Focussed Therapies.
CLIENTELE
Marilyn works
with teens to seniors, individually, in partnership,
or in a group.
THERAPY FOCUS
Individuals -stress, low self-esteem, anger, depression, anxiety, early childhood issues, grief, separation, and divorce recovery.
Couples - Emotionally Focussed Therapy For Couples (creates an emotionally
safe and secure dynamic that ensures effective conflict resolution and creative
problem-solving), premarital and marriage enrichment.
Families - negotiating more satisfying relationships with children, especially
teens, and
healthier adult relationships with parents and siblings.