Hi, I'm Marina.
Practicing individual psychotherapy and couples counseling since 2015, I started Heartwood Counseling in 2023.
I enjoy exploring the full human condition with clients. In particular, helping clients work through the concerns 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 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
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Biography
She seamlessly blends academic expertise with compassionate understanding and guides her clients on a transformative journey toward mental and emotional well-being. Here's more about Marina.
- Master of Social Work degree from the University of Pennsylvania
- Post-master’s certificate programs in adult psychodynamic therapy at Bryn Mawr College Graduate School of Social Work and the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia
- Trained in Level 1 Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT)
- Trained in discernment counseling for couples considering divorce
- Currently pursuing full certification with the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists.
- Worked as a therapist and supervisor at the Center for Growth, providing individual therapy, couples counseling and sex therapy to a wide range of clients in the Philadelphia and Santa Fe regions.
Specialties
I help people to know themselves more deeply and to connect more authentically. Together, we can find the path home.
Individual Therapy
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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
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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
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Let's explore and reclaim your relationship to sexuality. I can help you understand your sexual self and help you feel comfortable sexuality on your terms. I welcome all gender identities, sexual orientations and sexual/romantic lifestyles to engage in this work.
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.
Free 15-min consultation
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