Therapeutic Approach

Marcia approaches therapy with warmth and compassion. In her private practice, clients appreciate her down-to-earth presence, sense of humor, and gentle yet honest feedback. Her practice blends group work, psycho-dynamic, cognitive behavioral, internal family systems, and relational-cultural theories to meet clients’ goals. She’s an IFS-certified therapist.

She values compassionate, supportive yet challenging environments which help clients achieve their full potential. You can learn more about her private practice and one-on-one therapy sessions here. 


Clinical Credentials

Marcia received her MSW in Clinical Social work from Boston University School of Social work in 1993. She specializes in working with adults living with mood disorders and complex trauma histories, and/or navigating life transitions, grief, and loss. She is interested in examining the socio-political impacts of mental health.

With over 30 years of experience, she's worked in a variety of settings from in-home clinical counseling and case management to couples and individual therapy. Marcia is trained in several modalities, including:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  • Internal Family Systems

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy

  • Art/Expressive Therapy

  • IMAGO Relational Therapy

  • Dream work

  • Motivational interviewing. 

Marcia has facilitated group therapy offerings for all of life’s most challenging transitions. To read more about Marcia’s diverse body of work, check out her profile on Psychology Today or her therapeutic résumé.

Cycling

Marcia is a certified cycling instructor. In Boston, she worked as a group exercise instructor, offering postpartum, cardio, strength training, and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) exercise classes. Marcia has observed a unique benefit to combining the practices of cycling and Internal Family Systems Therapy, which has inspired Self Cycle offerings.

Marcia pulls from a variety of influences, including the work of Sonya Renee Taylor, author of The Body is Not an Apology, and John Ratey, MD whose work heavily focuses on aerobic exercise and the importance of movement and play in brain health.

Individual sessions are available both in-person and remote. Her office in Northampton, MA offers a bike, treadmill, and elliptical for client use. There’s also ample floor space available for other movements, including the use of weights.