Marie Goulart, a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's degree from the University of San Francisco, embodies a unique blend of compassion and collaboration. She respectfully guides clients toward exploring new levels of awareness, self-empowerment, and understanding, fostering cognitive flexibility and holistic healing. Marie utilizes empathy and unconditional positive regard as foundational elements of her practice, while also employing a direct approach to enhance self-awareness. She appreciates the complex motivation or ambivalence that can accompany the journey of seeking treatment. With a belief that there is no perfection in the diverse layers that define individuals, Marie sees therapy as a journey of experiences and lessons awaiting discovery and growth. She aligns with each client's experience to cultivate the power of acceptance, nurturing strengths and encouraging abilities to flourish. In her compassionate practice, she supports clients in creating meaning and understanding in challenging times. Whether clients are facing grief, anxiety, depression, the intricacies of relationships, or the complexities of parenting and family dynamics, Marie is there to help illuminate the canvas of their lives with warmth and expert guidance.