A woman with long black hair, light skin, and a nose piercing, wearing a white top, looking at the camera with a slight smile.

Hi, 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 visual art, essays, and clinical writing are grounded in the belief that beauty and struggle coexist, and that honest reflection can be a form of healing.

I write evidence-based content for mental health platforms and therapy practices, making clinical expertise accessible to those seeking understanding and connection.

About

Education

2019 M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy

Fuller Theological Seminary

2013 B.A. in Classical Piano, Minor in Studio Art

University of the Pacific

Certifications

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #142809 | CA Board of Behavioral Sciences

Compassion Focused Therapy | Paul Gilbert

Psychedelic Therapy & Integration | Fluence

EMDR & Internal Family Systems | Kendhal Hart

Interpersonal & Social Rhythms Therapy for Bipolar Disorders | IPSRT

Trauma-Focused Acceptance & Commitment Therapy | Russ Harris

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy | Moran

Board Certified Coach | Center for Credentialing & Education

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing | Center for Excellence in EMDR

Trauma Resiliency Model Level 1 | Trauma Resource Institute

Prepare Enrich Premarital Counseling Facilitation | PE