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Marcia Menard is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor located in New Bedford, MA, who welcomes clients ranging from adolescence through adulthood looking to make changes. Many individuals come in experiencing anxiety or depression, feeling overwhelmed with stress or the impact of a transition, or struggling with memories from the past.
Marcia is a trauma-informed therapist and specializes in working with individuals who's past experiences are impacting present day. She has helped clients learn to regulate a body stuck in the alarm bell phase and process experiences in a way that feels safe. In addition, Marcia is experienced in holding space for folx identifying LGBTQ+; providing a place to explore their identity without judgment.
For clients struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or general life stressors, symptoms can show up in various forms and in any setting. Marcia offers support, provides education, and teaches strategies based on each individual's needs.
Marcia offers an integrative approach offering skills-based and person centered modalities. Her previous experience working at a community mental health agency provided her with experience treating clients with an array of issues. Marcia offers both virtual and in person sessions.
Years of Experience: 14 years
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Emotion regulation - Learning how to effectively manage the ups and downs of intense emotions; developing coping skills to use in a variety of settings to calm oneself and to give an appropriate amount of space to emotions
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