MarVera Psychotherapy

Are you standing at a crossroads, feeling pulled between different worlds and responsibilities?
Are you having difficulties balancing the expectations of work, family and what life expects of you and what you expect of yourself?
Is it challenging juggling the demands work, family and personal responsibilities, leading to overwhelm and anxiety?
Are you struggling with communicating your needs in ways that feel effective and accomplish your goals?
Do you feel exhausted trying to please everyone around you while feeling depleted and not meeting your own needs?

You're not alone. As a licensed psychotherapist and consultant, I specialize in helping people like you find your unique path forward – one that honors both who you are and who you want to become.

Who I Work With

I partner with individuals navigating various life experiences, including:

• Corporate professionals or folx in tech seeking clarity and meaning in their work balancing career growth with personal wellbeing

• College students adjusting to independence

• First-generation professionals managing cultural expectations

• Middle school to young adults who may have challenges with feelings of worry, sadness, anxiety

• Individuals working on relationship challenges

• Those looking to develop a healthier relationship with money and success

Common Challenges

Many clients come to therapy feeling:

• Pulled between different worlds and expectations

• Overwhelmed by daily demands

• Unheard in their relationships or workplace

• Unsure about their direction

• Anxious about decisions and the future

• Exhausted from trying to please others

• Stressed about financial choices

• Disconnected from themselves or others

• Struggling to set boundaries

Working Together

Therapy provides a space to:

• Explore your experiences and challenges

• Develop practical coping strategies

• Work through relationship difficulties

• Practice setting boundaries

• Examine patterns that may be holding you back

• Build skills for managing stress and anxiety

• Consider different perspectives and possibilities

• Make decisions that align with your values

What to Expect

Through our work together, you may:

• Gain new insights about yourself

• Learn practical and evidence based tools for managing stress

• Develop more effective communication skills

• Better understand your patterns and reactions which can inform how your own personal growth

• Feel more equipped to handle challenges

• Make progress toward your goals

• Build stronger relationships

• Improve your relationship with money

My Approach

I use methods that research has shown to be effective, combining traditional psychotherapy with practical consulting. My approach includes:

• Learning to work with difficult thoughts and emotions while taking steps toward what matters to you (Therapist speak: CBT, ACT and DBT are my thing!)

• Understanding how your thoughts influence your feelings and behaviors

• Exploring relationship patterns and communication styles (Therapist speak: I love working with attachment and relationships!)

• Building skills for emotional awareness and regulation

Therapy is a collaborative process that takes time and effort. I commit to providing a safe, non-judgmental space where you can work through challenges and develop helpful strategies for moving forward.

Ready to Connect?

Feel free to contact me here where I can book an intro call with you to get started on your journey.