Marianna Chiokan
LMHC, LCPC, CGT
I offer a compassionate and inclusive space to explore your challenges, deepen self-awareness, and uncover pathways to growth and fulfillment.
Approach
From the outside, you appear successful - capable, dependable, even thriving. You’re used to performing under pressure, pushing through, and getting things done. But beneath the surface, you may feel disconnected, unfulfilled, anxious, or uncertain about what’s next. You might be struggling with self-doubt, burnout, or relationship patterns that leave you feeling unseen or misunderstood - all while continuing to hold everything together.
Many high-achieving people develop early patterns of over-functioning, perfectionism, or emotional self-containment in response to their environment. These strategies often serve us well, until they begin to limit us. Therapy can help you examine those patterns with curiosity and compassion, and create space for new ways of relating to yourself and others.
I work with professionals who are ready to move beyond coping and into more connected, purposeful living. My approach is collaborative and insight-oriented, integrating psychodynamic and somatic methods to deepen self-awareness, shift stuck patterns, and foster lasting change. Together, we’ll uncover the inner resources you already hold and help you begin.
Background
My early fascination with human psychology and unconscious processes drives my commitment to learning and integrating the most effective therapeutic modalities into my practice.
Drawing from a diverse background, I’ve integrated these experiences into my private practice; tailoring my approach to best serve the individual needs of my clients.
Licenses & Advanced Training
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (NY) 2009
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (MD) 2023
Adjunct Professor of Mental Health Counseling Graduate Program (Ethics and Developmental Psychology)
Certified Gestalt Therapist 2018
Certified Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Provider 2023
Advanced Training in Psycho-Spiritual Safety 2024
Developmental Somatic Psychotherapist 2025
Insurances
Out-of-network with all commercial plans.
We submit all session claims on your behalf electronically. Please reach out to our practice manager for assistance navigating insurance benefits.