Marina Shafran

My communication style

Clients often tell me that it's clear how much I care and that I bring warmth, genuine engagement, and a thoughtful balance of support and directness when needed. They frequently share that they feel comfortable opening up about themselves, even on challenging or sensitive topics, without feeling judged or ashamed.

My journey to mental healthcare

From a young age, I noticed how life seemed to treat people unequally and became curious about why these disparities exist. I became drawn to understanding these injustices by listening to the stories of those affected. Helping others became my main goal in life.

My goals for you

I view therapy as a collaborative process and welcome your ideas, questions, and input. Throughout treatment, I'll regularly check in with you to ensure our goals are aligned and that our discussions focus on what feels most important to you. I value feedback and will work to adjust our approach if something doesn't feel quite right.

Our first session

In our first session, I will invite you to share what brought you to therapy and why now. I'll ask questions to better understand your background, experiences, and current concerns. I encourage you to share openly, and I also engage actively, offering my thoughts and impressions to support the conversation.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Atheist, Jewish