Maraiah Esslinger LMHC, SUDP
Education
WA state licensed mental health counselor and substance use disorder professional, and art therapist. Marylhurst University (Master of Arts/Art Therapy Counseling), Georgia StateUniversity (MFA), Spokane Falls Community College (Addictions).
Services Offered
Individual, group, art therapy, co-occurring/recovery.
Theoretical Orientation
Provides personalized counseling that is transdisciplinary and meets specific needs of the individual (art therapy, CBT, DBT, Schema, ACT, mindfulness, trauma-informed, existential, narrative, gestalt, multicultural, LGBTQIA, spiritual).
More Information
Maraiah is a registered art therapist, licensed mental health counselor in Washington and Oregon state, and certified ADHD-clinical services provider. She graduated from Marylhurst University with a degree in clinical art therapy counseling, holds a Master of Fine Art from Georgia State University, and a certificate of Chemical Dependency Proficiency from Spokane Falls Community College. She is also an EMDRIA-trained EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist. Maraiah enjoys collaborating with her clients to develop a personalized approach to therapy that is compassionate and strengths-based. Elements of art therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, Schema therapy, mindfulness, multicultural perspectives, and EMDR may be utilized and/or integrated into each session. Maraiah’s areas of focus are trauma recovery, life transitions, grief/loss, medical/health issues, spiritual/cultural concerns, ADHD, and LGBTQIA+ support. Always curious about the world around her, Maraiah is an avid learner, enjoys being outdoors (gardening, hiking, camping), writing, making art, working with her dogs, and teaching.
Ages Served
18-64, 65+
Specialties
Transgender Issues, ADHD , Bipolar Disorder , Depression, Grief/Death, PTSD, Stress Management, Sexual Issues, Women’s Issues, Addictions, Abuse, Anxiety/Fears/Phobia/Panic Attacks, LGBTQ+, Religious/Spiritual Issues, Medical conditions
Gender
Female
Languages
English
Locations