Personalized support for every season of life.
At Gardenia Counseling and Wellness, I am committed to creating a space where you can move at your own pace, feel safe where you currently are, and feel encouraged to go where you want to go. For that reason, I use evidence-based methods which help you improve in a lasting way.
Have you had experiences that left you feeling not “quite right”? Have you been managing the difficulties of being in a high demand field or have you been managing the difficulties of having to move through different identities? I see you, you’re not alone. Healing is possible.
Hello, and welcome! My name is Ana Marques
Sometimes traumatizing events, changes, or a breakthrough can make us feel lost and like we are out of control. I am passionate about facilitating the healing practices that help us recover our peace, empower us, and develop an identity congruent with our values. I collaborate with my clients through evidence based modalities, unconditional regard, and humor. Are you struggling adapting to a new experience in your life? Are you wanting to have a better relationship with yourself? I am here to help.
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When therapy is for you, talk therapy might be helpful in letting you “let it all out” and say the things you might not be able to say to anyone else. Talk therapy alone is very helpful because you get to be vulnerable in a safe setting. Along with talk therapy, I use trauma-informed therapy. This care emphasizes regulation, body awareness, safety, and empowerment. The empowerment comes from actively utilizing new adaptive responses to old patterns during the therapy session.
Trauma informed modalities are therapies specifically designed to work with the nervous system, integrating body and mind.
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If you’ve been searching for effective, innovative therapies to help heal trauma, depression, or anxiety, you’ve likely come across Ketamine-Assisted Therapy.
Ketamine, originally developed as an anesthetic, has gained recognition as a promising treatment for mental health conditions like PTSD, OCD, depression, and anxiety. When used in therapeutic settings, Ketamine can help shift deep-seated patterns of thought, providing new insights and emotional breakthroughs.
At Gardenia Counseling, we specialize in offering this powerful treatment in the form of ketamine lozenges, combined with evidence-based modalities to support your healing journey. I work closely with a medical provider who ensures you are a candidate for the treatment and prescribes you Ketamine while you and I work on the mental health part of the treatment.
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Ketamine lozenges are a gentle and effective way to experience the benefits of this treatment. Taken orally, they allow for a more controlled, gradual release of Ketamine. This method can be particularly beneficial for patients who are new to this type of therapy or who prefer a less invasive option compared to IV or intramuscular treatments.
Services in English and Spanish
I offer all of the aforementioned services in both English and Spanish. This ensures that you can fully express yourself in the language you are most comfortable with, making your healing journey yours.
Additionally, I have trained on cultural competency to improve my ability in empowering people through their own different cultural backgrounds.
Get Started with a Free Consultation
Taking the first step towards healing can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Feel free to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if Ketamine-Assisted Therapy is right for you. You can reach me by email at ana@gardeniacounseling.org