Marta is originally from Poland, where her lively and colorful extended family lives. Since 2017, she has enjoyed a peaceful life in central Pennsylvania. She embraces these two distinct worlds, both of which are important to her.

She studied at Penn State's University Park campus and graduated with an M.Ed. in Counselor Education, with an emphasis on Clinical Mental Health in Schools and Communities.

Her experience includes working with students adjusting to college life, those experiencing depression and anxiety, friendship and family conflicts, academic struggles, and those who have experienced loss and trauma. She also recognizes and appreciates the unique challenges faced by students of color, LGBTQ+ students, and neurodivergent students.

She believes that growth and healing happen when we feel safely heard and understood, when we can recognize our feelings, needs, and values, and when we can discover new perspectives and act from them.

She believes that each person has the capacity for Curiosity, Compassion, Calmness, Clarity, Courage, Confidence, Creativity, and Connectedness. In addition to these capacities, we can also tap into our innate Presence, Perspective, Patience, Persistence, and Playfulness to navigate the difficulties and challenges that life brings.

Marta's approach is primarily person-centered and based on parts work. In 2019, she completed training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy. Recognizing and respecting each person's uniqueness, she draws on a variety of approaches, including solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and somatic approaches, as needed.

Marta is fascinated by Pennsylvania's native plants, especially those that support pollinators. She delights in the invigorating scents of plants such as spicebush and appreciates oaks for their ability to support over 500 species of butterflies and moths. She loves spending time with her husband, family, and friends. She also enjoys watching detective TV series, especially those featuring female leads!

 

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