Hi, I'm Marguerite,

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (#136503) and the founder of Freedom and Soul Healing. I believe therapy can be a place where you can slow down, reconnect with yourself, and feel supported as you navigate the parts of life that feel overwhelming, uncertain, or simply hard. I am also an artist, singer, dancer, and community organizer and all of these parts of me shape how I think about healing. My work is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and the belief that meaningful change happens when we have the space and tools to better understand ourselves. I bring warmth and humor into the therapy room while also being direct, honest, and collaborative, and I will gently challenge you to look at patterns, beliefs, and experiences in new ways. I integrate DBT, somatic therapy, mindfulness, and trauma-informed practices to help you understand your emotions, reconnect with your body, strengthen your relationships, and move toward greater ease, alignment, and joy.

As a Black, Afro-Latina, Afro-Caribbean, bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking therapist, I understand how deeply our identities, relationships, communities, and lived experiences shape the way we move through the world. I welcome conversations about culture, identity, racial and systemic stress, family, and belonging when they are meaningful to you. I love working with people who are navigating anxiety, trauma, intense emotions, relationship and dating challenges, identity exploration, burnout, mood concerns, and major life transitions. Therapy with me often includes grounding and mindfulness, emotional regulation skills, somatic practices, boundary work, self-compassion, and exploring the beliefs or patterns that may be keeping you from the life and relationships you want.

You don't have to arrive with everything figured out. We can start exactly where you are, with room for the difficult parts of your story as well as your humor, strengths, culture, creativity, hopes, and joy. My hope is that you leave therapy trusting yourself more fully, feeling more connected to your body and relationships, and carrying tools that support you long after our sessions end. Healing is not only about feeling better, it is about building a life that feels like your own. Outside of therapy, I'm a professional singer, dancer, and community organizer with a deep love for R&B, live music, and storytelling, and all of these parts of me shape how I think about healing. You can also catch me exploring the beautiful nature spots of Los Angeles, traveling, or on a mindful walk with my pup.