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The Grounded Therapist

Life Coaching & Therapy | Mindful, Empowered, Strong

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It’s not just you.
So many women struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome.
Even me and I’m a therapist.
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The truth is that all of these feelings are part of the human experience. It’s normal and even healthy to have moments of self-questioning and a desire to help or serve others more than ourselves. However, if you don’t have the skills to cope with challenging situations and set healthy boundaries, then it can manifest into negative behaviors and being stuck in a loop of anxiety, worry, and shame. This doesn’t serve anyone. In fact, it’s what holds us back from showing up fully in our lives.

This is why I became a therapist.

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I’ve always struggled with anxiety and have had chronic medical problems since high school, which I learned to manage largely because of therapy.

However, my initial career track was in non-profit. I quickly realized that the place where I could create the most impact was on the front lines helping women no longer feel trapped by their own minds.

I transitioned out of non-profit and returned to grad school to become a therapist instead. Five years later, I still saw power in therapy, but I realized something was still missing - the mind body connection.

It might sound a little bit woo, but there is science behind it. Your body holds onto your experiences and memories. It clues you into your mood, even when you aren’t able to articulate what you are feeling with words. When everything feels emotionally off, your body is the home that you need to come back to.

Disconnecting from our physical experience is often the first coping mechanism that occurs when we’re in pain, uncomfortable, or traumatized. It often manifests as numbing behaviors, such as turning to food, alcohol, or obsessive thoughts.

Reconnecting to your body is a way to reveal patterns, so you can let go of thoughts, behaviors, and relationships that aren’t serving you. Physical strength can also help you let go of fear of judgement and improve confidence and self-image. Enter my journey into becoming a yoga teacher and studying how cultivating physical strength and body awareness can help calm the mind.

Now, I combine therapy and yoga to help my clients get out of their heads and out of their own way.

MEET THE TEAM

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Olivia Cormier

Olivia enjoys working with teenagers and adults going through major life transitions, experiencing anxiety, and managing relationships. Her therapy style is very relatable and you can always count on her for honest feedback. She knows what it feels like to carry anxiety and hopes to help relieve that weight for her clients.

She primarily uses DBT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing during sessions, but truly believes the most important part of therapy is creating a comfortable and judgment free space for clients. When not in session, she enjoys spending time with family, walking her dog, and cooking.

Shayna Marable

Shayna Marable

My name is Shayna Marable, and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).

I am a firm believer that we all deserve the opportunity to engage in self-care for the purpose of increasing our mental wellness. It is hard sometimes to make ourselves a priority, especially when it comes to tending to our emotional needs and mental health. However, taking time for you and prioritizing your needs is what the therapeutic process is all about. Life can present itself with stressors and challenges that put a strain on our mental health and mental wellness. While it can be difficult to navigate these challenges, I am here to empower, support, and guide you through them.

Ready to work together?


Book a virtual or in person one to one therapy session.

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We are hiring! We are looking for a licensed ther We are hiring!

We are looking for a licensed therapist who is paneled with insurance. Are you a modern tech-savvy therapist who is passionate about supporting clients in getting out of procrastination, perfectionism and other symptoms of anxiety? 

Remote and in-person options. Office is located in East Lyme, CT. Flexible schedule.

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We are proud to welcome another great member to ou We are proud to welcome another great member to our team at Grounded Therapy! 

👋🏻 Meet Shayna Marable, MSW, LMSW. Shay has experience in many areas, with specialties in trauma and anxiety.  Shay, who is ready to start seeing clients next week, says:

“Life can present itself with stressors and challenges that put a strain on our mental health and mental wellness. While it can be difficult to navigate these challenges, I am here to empower, support, and guide you through them.”

Reach out today to schedule with Shay! ✉️ hello@groundedtherapist.com
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Have you met Olivia? 👋🏻 “As a licensed s Have you met Olivia? 👋🏻 

“As a licensed social worker, my primary focus is fostering an environment where you feel safe, welcome, and validated as you open yourself up to change. I have a broad range of clinical experience, but I have always felt most drawn to work with young adults and adults dealing with life transitions, navigating relationships, building an identity, setting boundaries, and creating a more fulfilling life. When someone is dealing with an underlying condition such as anxiety, depression, or past trauma- these already stressful times can seem unbearable. I hope to work with you as a team to gain insight into behavior, organize your thoughts, foster development of self-knowledge, and combat self-doubt. 

I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help reach these goals.”

Olivia is accepting new clients! Please e-mail us at hello@groundedtherapist.com to inquire about making an appointment!
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I’m off for the week to get some much needed rest.

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