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Hello, I'm Marcia Naomi Berger, an experienced, well-trained individual and couples therapist. I integrate process, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic approaches for each person's unique situation. I'm practical, friendly, accepting, and the author of two helpful books: "Marriage Minded: An A to Z Dating Guide for Lasting Love," and "Marriage Meetings for Lasting Love: 30 Minutes a Week to the Relationship You've Always Wanted."
My approach
Cognitive-behavioral, Psychodynamic, Process, Couple and Family Systems, and Integrative.
My focus
I typically work with clients who have relationship issues with a marriage or romantic partner, a family member, or a work associate. I'm most comfortable treating married and other committed couples and individuals who yearn to marry but need to gain self-awareness, education, and support to date constructively and create an emotionally and spiritually fulfilling marriage.
My communication style
I create a relaxed, friendly, accepting tone/environment with my clients. It feels enjoyable to work with me usually. Sometimes it's less comfortable to work with me, especially when I tell clients how their self-defeating behaviors get in their way of achieving their goals. I explain that it takes great willpower and practice to change a habit.
My journey to mental healthcare
I was attracted to being a therapist as a child welfare worker. I realized that in the long run, I could be more helpful to children by helping adults (and parents) improve their emotional and mental health. So I switched to work in an alcoholism treatment center where I received excellent training in family and couple therapy and various other modalities, such as gestalt, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and other approaches. I loved learning. My mission is to help people create fulfilling marriages, whether they are already married or want to be.
My goals for you
I ask them what they would like to achieve by coming to therapy. I list their goals and periodically review them and evaluate their progress.
My first session with you
Clients should expect to tell me what they hope to accomplish in therapy and have the opportunity to ask me questions and acquaint me with some background about why they've come to therapy.
