Welcome! I'm Marcia . I am a licensed mental health counselor. I’ve been practicing psychotherapy for 27 years with people of all ages. I named my practice Kything Arts Therapy. Kything is the act of making yourself present to someone on a deep level, which is the essence of psychotherapy. It is about getting to know your True Self and allowing it to surface. I believe that given a non-judgmental, safe, therapeutic space, you will find the answers within. I have a profound respect for each individual regardless of their circumstances and together we find the approach that is best suited to you.
I have been trained in many types of therapeutic techniques, but I primarily work from a person-centered, strength-based, psychodynamic (past affecting the present) modality. I utilize attachment theory, family systems therapy, internal family systems therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness. My area of specialty is individual psychotherapy, couple, and family counseling.
I tend to attract many introspective people who are deeply hurting, lost, confused and struggle with self-confidence despite being high functioning individuals. Many feel hopeless and believe something is wrong with them. This negative belief about oneself impacts many areas of their lives leading to stress, anxiety, depression, unhealthy coping mechanisms, codependency, and significant relationship issues. I also work with family members who are deeply concerned and want to understand what is going on with their loved one.
I have an honest, open, respectful communication style making sure that I understand from the client's point of view. I let my clients know that all their feelings and opinions are important and welcome, even if they are angry or upset with me. Honest, open communication can facilitate profound connection, hope, and resolution.
My approach to therapeutic goals is to join with the client to establish what they desire and the various steps to get there. Different personality types have different ways of getting to specific outcomes. Some want a structured, step by step approach and others need a more open-ended approach. I work within the framework of the individual person. Indications of successful progress is when the client is amazed at the ways they are learning to empower themselves and are achieving the outcomes they desire. My goal is to put myself out of a job by no longer being needed!
Lastly, I have had the privilege of working with people from different cultures, races, genders, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic levels both in the U.S. and overseas. I love what I do and am grateful for all I’ve learned from each person I’ve worked with. It will be an honor to get to know you and accompany you in this next step of your journey.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Abandonment, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
NY LMHC 005256-01
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Marcia Ertola. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I don't think you could find a more caring therapist dedicated to understanding you and helping you become the person you want to be. She pushes you in the exact way you need to be pushed but creates the safest place for expression and I have ultimate trust in her.
Written on Dec 08, 2022 after therapy with Marcia for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Marcia is amazing!
Written on Dec 07, 2022 after therapy with Marcia for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd