Marilee Sonnen, Resident in Counseling
Supervised by Casey Sarafinas
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or stuck in the past? Let Marilee help you work through challenges and help you reclaim your peace and confidence.
Marilee is a dedicated and experienced resident counselor who specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. Known for her easygoing demeanor, she creates a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients of all ages can comfortably explore their feelings and work toward healing.
Marilee is a trauma-certified resident counselor who takes a holistic approach to addressing anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationship-related issues. She knows that every journey is unique, and she creates a safe, welcoming space where clients can truly be themselves. With her understanding and compassionate nature, Marilee helps clients explore their feelings, heal from past experiences, and discover effective coping strategies. By focusing on each person’s strengths and promoting emotional well-being, she empowers clients to take charge of their healing journey—all while ensuring they feel safe and supported every step of the way.
Who Marilee Works With:
Individuals: People ages 16-65 facing life’s ups and downs.
Couples: Partners looking to reconnect or address relationship issues.
Areas of Expertise
Anxiety Counseling
Anxiety can feel like an unwelcome guest who just won’t leave. Marilee specializes in anxiety counseling for teens and adults, using effective techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices. She helps clients identify their anxiety triggers and develop practical coping strategies. Whether it's generalized anxiety, panic attacks, or social situations that make you want to hide under the covers, Marilee is here to help you regain control.
Trauma Therapy
Healing from trauma is a deeply personal and transformative experience, and Marilee is here to support you through it. She specializes in trauma-responsive therapy, creating a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your emotions and work toward recovery. Marilee integrates a variety of therapeutic tools and approaches, including mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral strategies, to help clients understand and process their trauma. Her client-centered approach empowers you to take control of your healing journey, ensuring you feel supported every step of the way. With Marilee, you’ll never have to face your healing alone.
Grief Counseling
Grief can feel like a heavy weight that never seems to lift, and navigating the loss of a loved one or major life change is never easy. Marilee specializes in grief counseling, providing a compassionate, understanding space for clients to process their pain. She uses a combination of empathetic listening, mindfulness, and therapeutic techniques to help clients work through the stages of grief. Whether you’re dealing with the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or another significant change, Marilee helps clients honor their emotions and find a path forward toward healing and acceptance.
Couples Counseling and Relationship Support
Every relationship faces challenges, and Marilee specializes in helping couples and individuals navigate these complexities. Whether you're working through infidelity, intimacy concerns, or everyday communication struggles, Marilee uses an attachment-informed and strengths-based approach to foster healing and connection. Additionally, she supports clients seeking guidance in improving their personal relationships, including friendships, family dynamics, and workplace interactions. With her empathetic and solution-focused methods, Marilee helps clients cultivate healthier, more fulfilling connections in all areas of life.
Testimonials
Virtual Trauma Therapy Client
“I miss the availability of in-office appointments. I understand the flexibility of having online appointments, but sometimes connecting in-person helps. However, with that, I would not switch therapist based on this. Marilee is truly the best! I met her almost four years ago, it is with her help I found my true self after getting out of an unhealthy relationship, worked on myself, worked on family relationships, self-reflected, she gave me the tools for growth. I wish everyone could have a special person like Marilee in their life. To this day I sometimes catch myself asking 'what would Marilee do?' I wouldn't be where I am today without out her.”
Virtual Anxiety Therapy Client
“I struggled with anxiety for most of my life, but after working with Marilee, I’ve learned so many techniques to manage my emotions and improve my mental health. Virtual therapy was convenient, and I always felt like I was in a safe space to talk about my struggles.”
Grief Counseling Client
“After losing my mother, I felt lost and disconnected from everyone. Marilee’s virtual grief therapy sessions helped me process my grief in a way that felt manageable. I never felt judged and always felt heard. I’m now moving forward with a sense of peace and acceptance.”
Ready to Take the Next Step With Virtual Therapy?
If you’re ready to start your journey toward healing and growth, Marilee invites you to schedule a consultation today. Together, you can work toward achieving your goals and enhancing your emotional well-being. Taking the first step can feel daunting, but with Marilee, you’ll find a supportive ally on your journey!
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