Marylin Marquez Beckley

I promote psychosocial well-being, prevention, and intervention of depression, anxiety in adults or couples

Are you experiencing difficulty in adapting to life changes or challenging situations? Are you Are you transitioning to adulthood, new career, loss of work, new relationship? Are you currently experiencing anxiety or depression during pregnancy or postpartum? Have you noticed that some of these life changes have negatively affected all aspects of your life... mental, emotional, behavioral, and physical? I am here to help!

how will our partnership Support you?

I want my clients to feel deeply seen, heard, and supported in a space where their stories and identities are honored without judgement. My goal is to create a collaborative and empowering experience that fosters your healing, resilience and lasting transformation.

what fuels my passion for this work?

Growing up in a multicultural environment and witnessing firsthand the impact of violence, displacement, and systemic inequality in immigrant populations, deeply shaped my commitment to mental health. My personal and professional journey—spanning over 15 years working with trauma, anxiety, and depression in minority communities across Washington DC and Latin America—has given me a profound understanding of cultural identity, resilience, and healing. This lived experience allows me to connect authentically with clients navigating complex life transitions and generational trauma.

what is the training and expertise that informs my work?

I have a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Trinity Washington University and a PhD in International Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I have advanced training in treatment of traumatic stress. I incorporate a variety of approaches into my work with each client so that counseling is a unique and personal experience. The approaches that I often draw on include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Multicultural Counseling, psychoanalysis, and existential therapy.

i can work with clients who live in:

Washington DC, and outside of the United States

what might you find me doing when i’m not working?

I love to travel and eat great food. I also love to read books. I am currently working to establish my home library.