Marina Lemaster

My communication style

I create a professional yet warm and nurturing therapeutic environment, emphasizing authenticity, safety, and genuine concern for your needs. In a safe space with a safe witness, much of the healing is spontaneous. I enjoy exploring spirituality, alternative modalities, and complementary healing practices.

My journey to mental healthcare

I entered the social welfare system at a young age and experienced treatment failure. After discovering peer support, I became a case manager while receiving care in the same department. This gave me insight into our systems and inspired me to commit to improvement from within.

My goals for you

Using a tri-phasal model, I encourage the development of ease states and self-regulating strategies upon first contact. As we develop and modify plans per need, a greater sense of empowerment develops, often counter to previous experiences in mental health systems.

Our first session

First encounters often feel like meeting with an old friend with whom you are sharing stories of triumph and dismay. I explore how you perceive the world around you, primary relationships in your life, and future aspirations, rather than focusing only on symptoms. Many find this calm, less clinical approach an oasis.

I identify as...

• Cis
• American Indian or Alaska Native, Biracial or Multiracial
• Atheist, Buddhist, Hindu, Interfaith, Muslim, Non-denominational, Pagan, Sikh, Spiritual, Taoist, Wiccan