Jen Marino
Licensed Mental Health Counselor -
Hi there. My name is Jen (they/them) and I’m glad you’re here.
As a therapist, and human in general, I am passionate about creating space for the stories and emotions that are so often pushed away, hidden from view, and disavowed. I believe that to be seen and heard in these tender places can be a profoundly healing experience, even (and especially) when there is “nothing to do about it,” other than bear witness and grieve. An important piece of this process is moving towards a way of being that centers less around achieving, perfecting and “doing” and much more around “being.” Being present, being messy, being perfectly imperfect and ok with slow processes and uncertainties. My role is to witness and enter into this process with you, a guide into the unknown through embodied exploration, conversation, and play.
I believe that much of therapy is about developing a deeper understanding of ourselves; how do we view and relate to our self, others, and the world? I am passionate about identity exploration, including gender, sexuality, and racial identities, grief and trauma processing, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and communication styles.
I practice with a queer, intersectional feminist, anti-oppression, weight neutral lens. I aim to honor the whole person, to hold each individual’s unique, intersectional identities with an understanding that these influence how we engage and are engaged by others. I welcome clients of all races, ages, sexualities, gender identities, religions, backgrounds, and sizes.
Skills and Expertise
grief
Identity Issues
LGBTQ
Trauma and PTSD
Treatment Orientation
Eclectic
Humanistic
Narrative
Relational Therapy
Psychodynamic
Telehealth-based
Modality