Let's get curious about what makes you "you"
Counseling for adults looking for growth, healing, and connection in New Mexico
Specialties
I help people to know themselves more deeply and to connect more authentically. Together, we can find the path home.
Individual Therapy
Let's get curious about what makes you "you" -- who you really are and what is holding you back from the life you want. Together we can uncover the patterns that are keeping you stuck, burned-out, unfulfilled, or uncertain about yourself. I can help you build a caring, accountable and trusting relationship with yourself.
Couple Therapy
Let me help you connect more deeply. Whether it's improving communication, resolving conflict, increasing intimacy (emotional and sexual), recovering from crisis, or identifying shared goals and values, I can help partners show up more authentically for each other and craft a more intentional relationship.
Sex Therapy
Let's explore and reclaim your relationship to sexuality. I can help you understand your sexual self and help you feel comfortable with sexuality on your terms. I welcome all gender identities, sexual orientations and sexual/romantic lifestyles to engage in this work.
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy
Let's embrace all of who you are! Sexual orientation and gender identity are integral parts of you. Together we can explore how these parts of self show up in your life, explore your experiences around gender & sexuality, and affirm your true self.
Hi, I'm Marina.
Practicing individual psychotherapy and couples counseling since 2015, I started Heartwood Counseling in 2023. I am passionate about helping clients work through challenging life transitions, relationship difficulties, and disconnection from self. I have a special affinity for adults coming to terms with dysfunction in their families of origin and for those who are working to find their voice in the world. I am also a trained sex therapist and I welcome all aspects of self and life into the therapy room, including sex and sexuality.
I offer practical tools to create positive change in your daily life as well as a safe, non-judgmental space for deeper exploration. I pay careful attention to your story and tailor my approach to fit the concerns we identify together as areas for attention.
As a relational, psychodynamic therapist, I bring curiosity, warmth and a supportive stance to examining the full self. I have great respect for the courage it takes to open up in therapy, and work to cultivate a supportive yet challenging therapeutic space that will allow you to feel supported as you take emotional risks, learn new skills, and test out new experiences.
- Marina France, MSW, LCSW
I'm here for you.
Are you ready to get on the path to a healthier you? Get in touch with me so you can get started.
Unveil the most authentic version of you.
I believe that everyone has their own unique path in life, and I am here to support you in unlocking your full potential.
Clients that I work with often experience these changes (and more) in their lives as a result from therapy:
- Find peace and healing from emotional, relational & sexual trauma
- Resolve anxiety and depression that prevent you from living life to the fullest
- Make sense of difficult transitions, including grief & loss
- Explore your sexuality and learn how to feel safe, empowered and fulfilled sexually
- Explore open relationships and non-monogamy with support and guidance
- Rediscover your true self and express your true feelings
- Resolve anxiety and depression that prevent you from living life to the fullest
- Learn to set boundaries that align with your values and needs
- Embrace your self-worth and feel confident in who you are
- Step into greater authenticity and personal power
- Find the courage to trust and follow your passions
- Discover the freedom of making choices that feel right for you
- Build a caring, accountable and trusting relationship with yourself
- Improve the depth and quality of your relationships with others
Shaping lives and pursuing positive change.
Find peace and healing from emotional, relational & sexual trauma
Resolve anxiety and depression that prevent you from living life to the fullest
Make sense of difficult transitions, including grief & loss
Explore your sexuality and learn how to feel safe, empowered and fulfilled sexually
Explore open relationships and non-monogamy with support and guidance
Rediscover your true self and express your true feelings
Learn to set boundaries that align with your values and needs
Embrace your self-worth and feel confident in who you are
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Client testimonials
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