Marianne

Ms Marianne Gunther

Registered Psychotherapist

Mindful and compassion-based creative art psychotherapist, with thirty years of experience specializing in grief, bereavement, and trauma recovery.

About Me

As a mindful and compassion-based creative art psychotherapist, I offer a gentle space to explore difficult feelings. With thirty years of experience, I guide individuals through grief, bereavement, and trauma recovery. Creative expression can illuminate paths forward when words alone feel insufficient. This approach helps you process deep emotions and find renewed stability. It is ideal for those seeking a compassionate, non-verbal way to heal.

Approach

Mindful attention guides how I move through images, dreams and small rituals to uncover meaning beneath loss and unsettled change. In my light studio in New York or in online sessions conducted in English, we pace the work gently—short creative experiments, moments of mindfulness, and reflective talk that shift how memories live in the body. Between sessions I offer simple prompts or drawings to hold insight without pressure, and I collaborate with you to adjust rhythm and focus. This way of working suits people seeking steady, embodied healing after loss or transition.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Art Therapy

    A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.

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  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

  • Dream Analysis

    A technique that explores the themes, symbols, and emotions in dreams to uncover unconscious thoughts and unresolved feelings.

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  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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  • Supervision

    Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.

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  • Imago Relationship Therapy

    A couples therapy approach based on the idea that relationship conflicts are rooted in unmet childhood needs, using structured dialogue to improve understanding and connection.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Dream Work

    The exploration of dream content (themes, symbols, and emotions) to gain insight into unconscious feelings, conflicts, and desires.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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Professional Title:

  • Registered Psychotherapist

    A psychotherapist who is formally registered with a regulatory body to provide psychotherapy.

Qualifications


Pratt Institute

Registrations


New York State Education Department; Office of the Professions

Licensed Creative Art Therapist

ATCB- Art Therapy Certification Board

Atr-bc- Art Therapist Registered- Board Certified

Service Area


The Positive Mind Center

In-person & Online

New York, New York

United States

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