HI,I AM MARIKA.

I am passionate about therapy. I believe in it, and I believe it works. I offer you clinical care that is intelligent, and evidence-based because I take your treatment outcomes seriously. I also value a therapeutic relationship that feels nonjudgmental and relatable. My own mental health recovery places a large role in how I relate to my clients, as do my professional background in law and academia, including my doctorate. If you think you may enjoy analytical thinking, existential reflection and a South African accent, send me a message today.

How I work

At the core of my approach is a belief that we are on the same journey.

I work from a deeply existential orientation: how do we practically find happiness in this life? I keep it real, because you and I are in a real relationship and we are navigating the real world. Therapy and theory are only useful if it can bring about real change- so I work in the best evidence-based modalities that I know, and I only work honestly and transparently from my lived experience. If you want to learn more about the kind of therapy that I use in our work together, please look at my method.

Learn more about my method

I was born and raised in South Africa but have now been an expatriate for over twenty years. My career started out as a public defender in South Africa but I transitioned to South Korea where I obtained my PhD in English Literature and worked as an academic for 13 years. I arrived in this beautiful country in 2016, and now live in the mountains of Idaho with my two senior dogs and favorite person.