Marie Forehand

Marie earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Agnes Scott College, and she is currently working towards becoming a Registered Play Therapist. She believes that growth and healing begin with connection and relationships. Marie takes time to get to know each child- their interests, strengths, experiences, and unique perspective on the world- and uses that connection as a foundation for therapy. Marie works with children and teens who may be navigating anxiety, grief, neurodivergence, or exploring their identity and sense of self. As an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist, Marie works to create a space where children and teens can feel comfortable being themselves, exploring their identities, and making sense of their experiences. She values partnering with caregivers and believes that working together can help create lasting growth both in and outside of the therapy room. Marie uses Child-Centered Play Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Expressive Arts Therapy in her work. She also brings a multicultural and intersectional lens to therapy, recognizing that each child’s identities, experiences, and relationships shape how they see and move through the world.