Marina Smerling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (she, they)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
3600 NW 43rd Street, Suite E2, Gainesville, FL 32606
Let's Connect (352) 707-8076
I take a compassionate, collaborative approach to supporting new moms, women, and couples. So many moms struggle with postpartum anxiety, depression, and sheer overwhelm at the relentlessness of motherhood and the loss of self-determination in their new life. I help new(ish) moms find compassion where they feel like a failure, value their needs, and find ways to feel like “themselves” again. I also work with intelligent, self-aware women who struggle with anxiety, depression, and self-doubt, and support them in finding calm, center, and self-trust through life's transitions, and to become their own radical ally and best friend.
I also support couples who feel like strangers to each other more than friends, whose communication has gone down the tubes, and who dread the next interaction because of the amount of tension between them. With a focus on empathy, mindfulness, and skill-building, I help couples rekindle partnership, mutual trust, and empowerment in their communication.
As a mom myself, marriage therapist, and Certified Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Trainer, I've supported countless women, moms, and couples in becoming better allies to themselves and each other, able to advocate for their needs, and to build honest, authentic, connecting relationships. Book a free 20 minute consultation at www.shamelesshearttherapy.com.
Call or Email Marina Smerling now for a free 15 minute consultation - (352) 707-8076
Let's Connect (352) 707-8076
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $135
- Couple Sessions $150
- Pay by Cash, Check, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (352) 707-8076
Marina Smerling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / MT4175 Marina Smerling
- In Practice for 5 Years
- Certificate from Hakomi Institute of California Comprehensive Training / 2016
- Certificate from Hakomi Institute of California 2016
- Certificate from Bard College BA / 1999
- Attended Touro University Worldwide, Graduated 2019
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (352) 707-8076
Marina Smerling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Women's Issues
- Relationship Issues
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (352) 707-8076
Marina Smerling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Compassion Focused
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
- Person-Centered
- Somatic
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (352) 707-8076
Marina Smerling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Groups
Therapy Group for New(ish) Moms
NOW FORMING. Rebirthing Ourselves: New(ish) Mama Therapy Group. Join us for a safe, supportive space to explore the impact of new parenthood in these first few years upon our sense of self, our bodies, our relationships, our dreams, and our sense of power and efficacy in this world. 6 moms, 6 Fridays, 10-11:30am. Dates TBD. Once a minimum of 6 moms are interested, we can begin!
Expertise
Parenting
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Women's Issues
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$50
Group Meets
Every Fri 10 A.M. - 11:30 P.M.
Email Marina Smerling about this group or call - (352) 707-8076
Location
Primary Location
Shameless Heart Therapy, LLC
3600 NW 43rd Street
Suite E2
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 707-8076Email me
Additional Location
115 Northeast 7th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 707-8076Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (352) 707-8076
Marina Smerling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT