Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
My name is Marianne and I am a licensed professional therapist in Arizona with over 30 years of experience. In my many years of working as a therapist, the thing that has impressed me the most is the resiliency of the human spirit. I have worked with clients who have suffered through severe trauma, or who have had to make difficult life-changing decisions and yet, still find the strength to carry on. I am inspired by the strength and hope that I have witnessed in so many of my clients and carry that positive energy into my current therapy sessions. I strive to work with my clients to find their inner strength and resiliency to reach their full potential and achieve their desired goals.
Even at a young age I was fascinated by human behavior and how biology and experiences shape the beliefs, personality and behaviors of individuals. While still in middle school I began reading books by Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung and other early founders of psychology, which only fueled my interest. But life events prevented me from pursuing my dream of becoming a therapist after high school. Several years later I was lucky enough to meet a clinical psychologist, who would become a dear friend and mentor. With his encouragement and support, I entered college, obtained my bachelor’s and master’s Degrees and ultimately became a licensed therapist.
My personality influences my approach to therapy in many ways. I am friendly and easy going and I like to bring that into the therapeutic process to create a relaxed and accepting atmosphere. My communication style is straight forward and direct, but I respect the opinions, thoughts and feelings of others. I value diversity and believe that every person has the right to be who they are without judgement and believe we should embrace and celebrate our differences. Most of all I believe in authenticity and being honest and genuine. In therapy I strive to create a comfortable and safe environment in which clients can address their concerns and work on personal goals while feeling validated and valued.
Please message me and provide several dates and times that are convenient for you so we can arrange our first meeting. My office hours are Monday through Friday, and I offer some flexibility in scheduling.
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Marianne Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona with 28 years of clinical experience. She brings a long-standing belief in the resiliency of the human spirit to her work, and she is motivated by the strength and hope she has seen people draw on after severe trauma or major life changes.
Her interest in human behavior began at a young age, when early writings by Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, and other founders of psychology sparked curiosity about how biology and life experience shape beliefs, personality, and behavior. Life circumstances delayed her entry into the field, but with encouragement from a clinical psychologist who became a mentor and friend, she later completed both bachelor’s and master’s degrees and went on to earn licensure.
Marianne’s therapeutic style is friendly and easygoing, yet straightforward and direct in communication. She aims to create a relaxed, accepting atmosphere where clients feel heard and respected. She values diversity and supports each person’s right to be themselves without judgment, emphasizing authenticity, honesty, and genuine connection in the therapy process.
In sessions Marianne focuses on helping clients discover their inner strength and resilience so they can pursue their goals and reach their full potential. Prospective clients are invited to message her with several dates and times that work for them to arrange an initial meeting. Her office hours are Monday through Friday, with some flexibility in scheduling. Her Arizona license is listed as AZ LPC LPC-11739, indicating her status as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
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