Stop Hurting and Let Healing Begin
Trauma-Informed Therapy for Women of All Ages
In-Person in Wilmington and Available Online throughout NC
Alice
Alice feels broken. Her husband of 24 years is gone, and it feels like he’s taken a large part of her with him. In a moment, everything changed. She can still see the doctor’s face as he walked out to deliver the news, and it haunts her. How can life be so unfair? she wonders. Is the world out to get me? She simply doesn’t know how to move on.
Sarah
Sarah feels lost. She knew caring for a baby would be challenging, but she didn’t know it would be like this! She thought that by becoming a mother, she would somehow magically have all the answers, but she is more confused than ever. She wonders why she isn’t experiencing the joy and exhilaration she was “supposed to.” She feels like a failure as a mother.
Kate
Kate feels defeated. She’s in constant pain and discomfort. No matter how many doctors she sees or treatments she tries, nothing helps. The worst part is that she’s begun to wonder if they’re right. “Maybe it is all in my head.” Kate had a difficult childhood and has never dealt with the trauma of that time. Is it possible that the pain of her past is affecting her now? She has no answers.
*The above names and stories are fictionalized composites of real clients I’ve supported.
There must be another way.
You try your best to “make lemonade,” but it would be nice if this endless
barrage of lemons could stop for a minute.
You know that if you continue living this way, you’ll never enjoy
what this world has to offer.
But, I’m here to tell you, there is light at the end of the tunnel
and hope to be found.
“I’m gonna step into the fire with my failures and my shame and wave goodbye to yesterday as I dance among the flames… Just stand back and wait ‘till the smoke finally passes and I will rise from the ashes.. I will walk away stronger I will be flyin’ Higher and truer than I’ve flown before.”
– Martina McBride, “From the Ashes.”
Hi, I’m Marilea.
I’m here to provide a therapeutic space where you feel you belong – a place where you can finally let your walls down and begin to heal.
I can’t wait to walk beside you through life’s most challenging transitions, providing guidance and support as you heal from past traumas and embrace this transformative journey.
It’s time to rise above adversity and experience genuine self-expression, healing, and empowerment.
Together, we’ll uncover your hidden strength and find the courage to rebuild.
Call now for your free consultation, and let’s rediscover your authentic self!
Alice
Alice reached out and was relieved to find a supportive environment where she could sit, weep, and vent without judgment. Once ready, we began confronting the pain of her loss through a treatment plan specially tailored to her unique situation. Soon, she was able to bid farewell to her husband in a way that offered some closure. Now, she finds joy in life and cherishes moments with her grandkids.
Sarah was at a breaking point when she called me. We started by working to normalize and validate her experiences so that she felt seen, understood, and acknowledged. She learned to grant herself grace and self-compassion amid the transitions, dips, and valleys inherent in the journey of motherhood. Now, she feels empowered and ready to do right by her family and herself.
Sarah
Kate
Kate didn’t know where to turn when we scheduled our first appointment. Through the use of techniques like EMDR therapy, we were able to explore the root causes of the pain she was experiencing. By resolving these memories, she found herself sleeping better, being more productive, and able to live without feeling trapped in her own body. Now, she’s feeling healthy and excited for the future.
What I Offer
Let’s do this together.
Don’t wait any longer to take the first step toward the life you deserve.
It’s time to make a commitment to yourself.
Call now for your free consultation and get started today.