Marsha Cristales-Fontaine, LPC, LMHC
(She/Her/Ella)
Preferred Name: Marsha
About Me
Hey! I’m a cisgender multi-generationally mixed woman, daughter of Salvadoreño immigrant parents, currently able-bodied, a lifelong learner, and a dedicated EMDR-trained psychotherapist. I am passionate about helping women, especially those from BIMPOC communities, reclaim their bodies as their own, develop radical self-compassion, and connect to their innate wisdom, free from external and internal judgments or expectations. It is my conviction that your Spirit heals you. I acknowledge the spirit given to us by the Creator that moves each of us toward wholeness, no matter the painful experiences we’ve endured or the stories we’ve been told about our worth. I embrace a non-pathologizing, culturally affirming, womanist/mujerista, and liberation-based psychology model of healing. My approach draws on integrative, evidence-based modalities relying on: - Integrative EMDR (attachment-focused, somatic psychology), - parts work (structural dissociation, internal family systems), and - narrative therapy (re-authoring your story). I also advocate for body liberation and the Health at Every Size (HAES) paradigm, integrating mindfulness, attuned eating practices, and the wisdom of both my ancestors and chosen ancestors who guide my values of holding space with you, because you’re too valuable to bear the burden alone. Working with me means reconnecting with the part of you that knows you are worthy of joy, belonging, and a full, liberated life. Together, we create a healing journey that not only transforms your own life, but also empowers the next generations with new stories of resilience, dignity, and possibilities.
Education & Experience
Graduated with a master of Counseling/Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy in 2013. I completed IFS circle training, various trainings on IFS, EMDR and parts work, EMDR with eating disorder and trauma healing. I completed eating disorder coursework with the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP) in 2021 and completed EMDR training in April 2022. I am currently working toward both EMDR and Eating Disorder certifications. My clinical work has and continues to center supporting women, with a priority on serving women of color, who often have fewer culturally attuned therapeutic resources.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
Part of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals and Columbia River Eating Disorder Network.
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Eating Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Self-Harm
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- BIPOC
- Immigrants
Language
- English
- Spanish
Insurance
- Does Not Accept Insurance
I will provide monthly billing statements (superbill) you can submit for direct reimbursement from your insurance company.