Welcome, I’m Marian
I'm a writer, painter, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist exploring the intersection of creativity, mental health, and meaning-making. My personal essays, visual art, and clinical writing are grounded in the belief that beauty and struggle coexist, and that honest reflection can be a form of healing.
I also write evidence-based content for mental health platforms, making clinical expertise accessible to those seeking more self-understanding and meaningful connection.
About
Education
Ph.D. in International Psychology
The Chicago School | Oct 2026 Start
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
#142809 | CA Board of Behavioral Sciences
M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy
Fuller Theological Seminary | 2019
B.A. in Classical Piano, Minor in Studio Art
University of the Pacific | 2013
Training
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy | Fluence 2026
Compassion Focused Therapy | Paul Gilbert 2025
Psychedelic Therapy & Integration | Fluence 2024
EMDR & Internal Family Systems | Kendhal Hart 2024
Interpersonal & Social Rhythms Therapy for Bipolar Disorders | IPSRT 2024
Trauma-Focused Acceptance & Commitment Therapy | Russ Harris 2023
Board Certified Coach | Center for Credentialing & Education 2023
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing | Center for Excellence in EMDR 2023
Trauma Resiliency Model Level 1 | Trauma Resource Institute 2022
Prepare Enrich Premarital Counseling Facilitation | PE 2019