Marina Hawkin

My communication style

In our sessions, I focus on building a trusting and supportive relationship. I use a gentle, open style — usually through Socratic dialogue that helps me understand your perspective. I ask thoughtful questions, listen closely, and invite you to reflect, so we can explore together in a way that feels safe and meaningful for you.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a therapist started in a very different field. I was originally a biochemist and spent half of my life working in the lab. Over time, I felt drawn to explore the human mind and emotional life more deeply. I'm grateful every day to do this work and support people on their paths of growth and self-discovery.

My goals for you

I like to use the well-formed outcome model from NLP to help clients set and reach their goals. Once we identify the real goal and work through each part of the model, the goal often becomes much clearer and easier to achieve. This process helps us create a focused, meaningful plan that truly fits you and what you want for yourself.

Our first session

In our first session, we'll take time to get to know each other. I'll invite you to share what's bringing you in, what you hope for, and anything you feel comfortable sharing about your life so far. I'll ask thoughtful questions to help me understand your perspective, and together we'll start to map out what might be most helpful for you.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Christian