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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

Whether you're navigating a mental health diagnosis or seeking support through life’s complexities, having a space to reflect, process, and receive grounded, objective support and feedback can be transformative. Psychotherapy offers the opportunity to deepen your understanding of how the past has shaped you, bring awareness to unconscious patterns, and work through internal conflicts and trauma - opening new pathways to peace and fulfillment.

I work from a non-pathologizing framework, helping clients explore and make sense of their emotional and relational patterns. My approach integrates psychodynamic and experiential techniques to strengthen the mind/body connection, release trauma, enhance emotional regulation, and foster creativity, authenticity, and presence.

I offer therapy to individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds and relational experiences, and I strive to create a welcoming space for all.

Background

My life is profoundly influenced by multicultural experiences, which foster a deep respect for cultural differences and a strong interest in understanding various traditions.

My early fascination with human psychology and unconscious processes, sparked during college, continues to drive 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.