About me
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (LMFT) and I have been licensed for almost 12 years but have worked in the field much longer. I have experience conducting individual, family and group therapy, both residential and in-patient settings with clients presenting with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, teen specific concerns, and a wide range of challenges including trauma, abuse, mood disorders, adjustment issues, personal growth and crisis.
One of the most important building blocks for growth in therapy is the relationship between the individual and the therapist. We all experience difficult times in our lives. Therapy offers a safe, honest and nonjudgemental space to gain insight into our experiences. It helps us identify problematic life patterns, and find constructive ways to move forward. My approach is different with every individual, depending on their specific needs. Our problems and feelings are unique and I want to approach my sessions as a team. I believe in creating a space where we can have difficult conversations, work on resolving issues and collaborate on treatment goals that are tailored to your personal needs and experiences.
I mostly tend to draw from the client-centered approach when in a therapeutic relationship with my clients but also incorporate a solution-focused approach that incorporates a variety of psychodynamic and evidence-based therapies from cognitive behavioral therapy to faith based. I am a Christian and will meet you where you are in your Christian faith.
Areas I can help you with:
Relationship issues
Codependency
Depression
Anxiety Disorders
Dual Diagnosis
Trauma
Attachment Difficulties
Grief and Loss
Self-Esteem
Body-Image
Teens and Family
Stress
Difficulty Coping
Excessive Shame or Guilt
Searching for Meaning
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationships
- Family conflicts
- Trauma, Abuse
- Depression
Addictions , LGBT , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Abandonment , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 18
Services offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
CA LMFT 47727
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Marie Svard. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Faithful Counseling might be different.
I have been in therapy with Marie for about a month now. I have to say that she is an amazing listener. Something about her voice that is very calming and reassuring. I really like the feedback she has given me and the coping skills she has provided me with. Looking forward in continuing to work with her.
Marie is amazing at asking the right questions. She will challenge your belief systems that cause you pain so that you can feel free again. Her warm smile and kind heart come through clearly from the first session with her.