About Me

~I am likely to be a good fit for you if you are someone who likes a balance of nurturing compassion and direct communication, working through the reality of systemic and individual obstacles in your life. ~I draw from my lived and professional experience to help others connect with their own intuition toward healing. ~I am ADHD-informed and affirming. ~I am here as a resource to you as you integrate and find new understanding from and through difficult experiences and emotions. ~I am proudly LGBTQIA+ allied and BIPOC-allied. ~I am ready to act as your anchor as you delve in deep; I am also here to celebrate with you as you welcome greater joy into your life. ~I was born and raised in Portland,OR and spent the first decade of my adult life adventuring in Colorado and on international travel. ~I like to ride my bike, hike, and paddle on the Willamette River to recharge. Specialties: ~Grief & Bereavement ~Trauma (anything from your life which has you feeling stuck, whether it happened frequently or was one impactful incident, e.g. experiencing abuse, or for survivors or witnesses of sexual or general violence, deaths of people close to you, difficult birth experiences, medical complications, living life as someone neurodivergent in a world built for neurotypical folks, etc.) ~Life Transitions (from moving, growing up/older, career change or loss, retirement) ~Chronic Illness & Autoimmune Conditions (in conjunction with your medical provider) ~Mindfulness & Meditation ~Depression ~Anxiety ~Identity Formation (including race, gender, orientation, career path, etc.) ~Women’s Issues ~Young Adult & Teen Issues (14 years-old +) Techniques: ~Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) for use with trauma, grief, phobias, depression, anxiety (learn more about EMDR in this 10-minute video at https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/) ~Mindfulness and Meditation from global perspectives ~Pathfinders individual and/or group to process grief (Curriculum for all ages developed by Judi’s House in Denver, Colorado) ~Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to reducing stress, supporting improved impulse control, and finding inner stability ~Attachment focus including family of origin, friendships, and romantic relationships ~Communication skills such as Nonviolent Communication and Love & Logic ~Art therapy-related techniques for expression and exploration of emotions and intuition See www.marencorblylpc.com for more information.