Marian Formanes, Art Therapist, MFT

My clients describe me as:

Good listener, empathetic, creative, “out-of-the-box-thinking”, and lighthearted at times

Something to know about my approach is:

I guide those that struggle with being true to their heart and feel restricted by fear and shame, familial pressures, cultural expectations, emotional sensitivity, or comparing themselves to others.

Together, we will:

Explore with curiosity, not judgement, the hand life has dealt you, increase your ability to communicate your needs clearly, gain clarity in your unique values, and allow you to "show up" the way you want to show up in life

I specialize in working with people who:

are creatives and creatives-at-heart and are first/second generation immigrants

More about me and my practice:

As a young child, my family, like many immigrants, came over from Philippines seeking more opportunities. I can relate to the struggle of growing up in a bicultural environment and branching out to define my own identity as a young adult.