Therapy for Sensitive Souls & Quiet Strength

A Place to Lay Down the Pressure

You’ve been holding it together for everyone.
The grades. The job. The expectations.
Always the strong one. Always showing up.
And yet, under the surface—you’re unraveling.
Quietly. Invisibly. Exhaustingly. It may be time to explore therapy for sensitive souls & quiet strength.

🛋️ Therapy with me is a place to set that all down.
🗣️ To finally say the things you’ve been holding back.
😔 To feel without apologizing.
🌬️ To breathe a little deeper.
🕯️ And to remember who you were before the pressure got so loud.

Support Through Life’s Twists and Turns

Whether you’re moving through a messy adolescence, navigating adulting when it feels like no one handed you the manual, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you—this space is yours.

You don’t need to know exactly what you need to begin.
You just need to be ready to get honest—with yourself and with me.

If you’re grappling with stress, perfectionism, identity, anxiety, or just the weight of being human in a complex world, we can explore it—together.

A Therapeutic Space Where Your Story Matters

In sessions with me, you can expect:
🧩 Deep self-reflection with zero judgment
🌱 Room to get curious instead of critical
🛠️ Gentle guidance grounded in evidence-based practices (like DBT)
🎭 Space for all your parts—the perfectionist, the overthinker, the tender soul
😌 A sigh of relief that you don’t have to be “on” here

My style is warm, collaborative, and real. I’m not here to fix you—I’m here to help you understand yourself more clearly and with compassion.

Who I Work Best With

I specialize in working with:
🌪️ Teens and young adults navigating identity, emotions, and expectations
🧠 Sensitive, insightful folks who think deeply, feel deeply, and want to make sense of it all
🎯 Perfectionists and people-pleasers who look like they’ve got it together but are quietly overwhelmed
🪞 Women and gender-diverse clients balancing invisible loads and wondering, “Is it always going to feel like this?”
🔮 Anyone in a reflective season craving something more authentic, grounded, and sustainable

If you’re ready to explore your story and reconnect with the parts of you that have been silenced, I’m here for it.

My Approach to Therapy

Therapy with me is a balance of depth and direction.
We’ll go beneath the surface—but we’ll also build tools that help you feel more steady day-to-day.

I draw from:
🧠 DBT – Skills for emotion regulation, mindfulness, and distress tolerance
💡 Humanistic Therapy – Seeing you as a full human, not a diagnosis
🌿 Relational Therapy – Healing through authentic connection
✨ Narrative Exploration – Understanding the stories you’ve internalized—and choosing which ones to rewrite

You are not a checklist. You’re a whole story in motion. I’m here to help you honor that story and shape what comes next.

What to Expect in Therapy With Me

🛋️ A cozy, grounding space where you can drop the act
💬 Insightful conversation with room for emotion, reflection, and even a little humor
🌱 Subtle shifts that build into real, lasting change
🧭 A therapist who sees your humanity, honors your pace, and walks beside you—not ahead of you

Whether you’re feeling stuck, searching for meaning, or simply tired of pretending—this space is for you.

A Little About Me

When I’m not in session, you’ll find me:
🌊 Walking the coastline or camping under the stars
🎶 Singing like a pop star (alone, in the car—naturally)
🐶 Cuddling my dog or building elaborate LEGO creations
🍿 Rating movies like it’s a competitive sport

I’m equal parts deep-feeler and soft humorist. I believe in emotional honesty, curiosity over shame, and the healing that happens when we’re truly seen.

Working Together & Next Steps

I offer therapy for private pay/self-pay clients as well as those using insurance. Currently, I accept:

🏥 Cigna / Evernorth
💙 Aetna
🔹 United Healthcare / Optum
🛡️ Anthem Blue Cross

If you’re craving a space where you don’t have to be perfect to be accepted—where you can breathe, unravel, and rebuild with intention—I’d be honored to walk that path with you.

Contact & Scheduling

📅 Current clients: Begin onboarding here
📧 Email: hello@stormhavenwellness.com
📞 Phone: (951) 595-7244
🌐 Find me on Psychology Today (Pending)

✨ There’s no “right” way to begin therapy—only the choice to begin. Let’s start there.

Marinna Hartwick
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
AMFT #143368
Employed by Storm Haven Counseling & Wellness
Supervised by Jennifer Hyatt, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #99355