Marianne works with people who desire to get themselves “unstuck” from their current situations and better themselves. Her expertise extends to working with court-involved clients and families to ensure the best outcomes in these situations. She approaches clients with various psychoeducation interventions and different ideas, perspectives, and modalities. She then challenges them to think critically about how these may fit in and assist them in reaching their goals.

During her research on high conflict separation and divorce, Marianne was most surprised that parents often do not believe the professionals or the research when we explain how their actions and behaviours are damaging their children. Her efforts to inform her clients helps them create new modes of living and helps them to adapt.

As Crossroads clinical director, Marianne is a lifelong learner and continues to add to her skills set. Yet, she is also aware that therapists can’t know everything. However, she attends multiple conferences and continuing education opportunities in-person and online every year, primarily focused on court-involved work.