Mari Clemson-Hines, LMFT           

  Clinical Background:

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist living abroad. For over 10 years, I have had the privilege of accompanying individuals and families working toward a healthier, happier place in their lives.  The therapeutic process is unique for everyone and together we will work to understand your individual strengths and challenges.  Sharing yourself takes courage and it is with humility and great respect that I listen to the life stories each of you brings to our sessions.  Creating a space that is safe, accepting and free of judgement is my top priority.  The second is making sure we are doing the work you want and need to do.  

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I particularly enjoy working with those going through transitions, whether it is facing adulthood, a change of job, divorce, moving to a new country or any other development. Life is change and I believe we can use those changes to grow stronger and healthier.

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As an American citizen living abroad, I am familiar with the unique challenges facing expats and love working with fellow world travelers.  

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My practice serves individual adolescents and adults.    

 

Scope of Practice:

Expats

Adolescents and young adults

PTSD and Trauma

Life Transitions

Relationships

Anxiety

Depression

 

Therapy Experience:

DC Talk Therapy, Washington, DC

City of Alexandria, Preschool Prevention Team, Alexandria VA

Youth Homes Inc, Concord CA

Episcopal Community Services - Canon Barcus Community House, San Francisco CA

Youth Shelters and Family Services, Santa Fe NM

 

Education:

Post-Graduate Certificate, The Institute on Trauma and Trauma Informed Care

MA in Counseling Psychology, Argosy University 

BA in Studio Art, New York University

 

Affiliations:

American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (CAMFT)