Mirrell Desjardins, CCC, RCC
November 3, 2023
Marnie Bland, MSW, RSW
November 3, 2023
Marcia graduated with a BA in Psychology and a Teaching Certificate from Simon Fraser University. She then completed her Master of Counselling from Trinity Western Seminary. She is a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association and is registered with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors.
Marcia has worked with children and youth in both educational settings and in community groups for the last 25 years. She has spent time as a chaplain in both the US and Canada helping people deal with issues surrounding health, grief, and spirituality. She has worked with street youth, victims of violence, behavioral and learning-challenged children, children with special needs, and those with anxiety.
Marcia utilizes Cognitive Behavior Therapy and prioritizes the client’s therapeutic relationship. Besides this, she has been trained in trauma therapy and family systems, as well as mindfulness and self-regulation techniques. Marcia wants children, youth, families, and adults to feel safe with her as steps are taken to see change and wholeness. She also maximizes using solutions, compassion, and emotional-focused therapy interventions. She has worked with people of all ages from young children to seniors and loves the honor of joining people on their journey.
Marcia is new to the Okanagan and has spent most of her life in the Lower Mainland. She loves living just outside of Vernon. She has four adult/ teen children of her own and in her spare time is either with family or her two dogs enjoying the beauty of the Okanagan outdoors.
Areas of Experience:
- Children & Families
- Anxiety/Depression
- Spirituality
- Grief & Trauma
- Codependency, Relationship Addiction and Abuse
- Behavior, Motivation and Learning Challenges
Office Location: Vernon
Contact Information:
Phone: 604-575-9375
Email: [email protected]
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