Marla Berger, LMHC, ATR, RPT-S

My clients describe me as:

Interactive - Open - Honest

Something to know about my approach is:

It can be a struggle to work on difficult issues, relationships and traumatic experiences. I incorporate experiential and trauma-focused services to help you create healthy, meaningful growth through art, play, games and horses instead of talking.

Together, we will:

Have you noticed how hard it can be to talk about difficult things? That you are tired of talking about the same thing over and over, but not feeling any better? Together we can work on what holds you back from becoming who you want to be.

I specialize in working with people who:

Instead of only talking - creating art, sandtray, playing allows us to repair relationships, trauma & build new foundations of healthy communication & growth. Doing allows us to take everything inside & put it out of our body in a protective space.

I became a therapist because:

I started Berger Counseling Services in 2009 to provide innovative, transformative therapy in a unique setting. My team offers a variety of services.

Something that stands out about where I offer therapy is:

Experiential Therapies - Art Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, Play Therapy & Equine Assisted Services offer insight and change. We offer DBT & AutPlay too!

More about me and my practice:

I am a native Floridian, born & raised in Miami. When my friend John died at 16, I knew I wanted to create art and work with horses to help others. I've built a team of amazing clinicians to serve our community, learn more about us today.