Marina received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from DePaul University in Chicago in 2005 and earned a Master of Business Administration from Iowa State University in 2007. She worked for four years in a corporate setting before feeling called to the field of counseling. Marina received a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University in 2021. Prior to joining Kingdom Counseling, Marina interned with Lutheran Services of Iowa and Heartland Christian Counseling, where she provided therapy for a year. In addition, she spent more than 25 years competing, teaching, and coaching tennis at the professional, collegiate, and recreational levels, which has given her a unique perspective on sports psychology. Marina offers individual and couples counseling to adults, teens, and children over the age of six by customizing her therapeutic approach to meet the needs of each client.  Her passion is to integrate elements of inner healing to the counseling process, where she believes true transformation is possible.

I love to see people who feel hopeless find hope. I am passionate about helping individuals grow deeper in their relationship with God, but I welcome those from all faith backgrounds. After successfully navigating my own mental health journey, I felt led by God to serve others who are going through difficult life circumstances. I desire for my clients to experience compassion, empathy, and understanding from me, as we work together toward healing and restoration. My focus in therapy is to come alongside my clients, understand their unique challenges and personal experiences, and empower them towards change.

Counseling is a wonderful gift and pathway to healing. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for effective treatment and I strive to provide a healing, safe space for my clients to freely explore their past hurts or current struggles. I want my clients to feel empowered and equipped to overcome the challenges they are facing and to grow in their relationship with themselves, others, and God.