Marcelle Maginnis, M.A., Resident in Counseling
Women’s Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Grief & Loss Therapy, Pregnancy & Postpartum Therapy
Marcelle Maginnis, M.A.
Change Is The Essence Of Life. My Goal Is To Help You Adapt To It
Therapy has helped me navigate so many critical turning points in my life, from parenting to changing careers to experiencing grief and loss. As a result, I am passionate about helping others in the midst of transition. Change is the essence of life—the key is having the serenity and peace of mind to adapt to our changes and focus on the things we can control. As a Resident in Counseling, this is what I help my clients do.
Although I ground my approach in a lot of evidence-based therapies, I also rely on laughter, connection, and compassion—on your good days and bad days—to help you thrive. I want to know what makes you tick, what brings you joy, and what’s hurting right now. Having this knowledge allows me to help you navigate stressful life changes and move closer to your goals.
My Approach To Counseling
The foundation of my work is my relationship with my clients. I believe our quality of life is shaped by the quality of our relationships—with ourselves, with others, and with the world around us. I employ a wide range of evidence-based tools to help clients rediscover that meaningful engagement with life, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Theory, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
My focus areas are shaped by my own life experience. As a mother, I understand the unique needs of a woman transitioning into motherhood and can help you find a nourishing, sustainable work-life balance. As someone who has experienced loss, I am honored to sit with my clients in their grief, whether that is mourning the death of a loved one or adapting to the inherent loss of any major life transition. As someone who went into therapy after working in healthcare journalism for about a decade, I enjoy helping people navigate career changes. And as a wife and sister, I am invested in working with my clients to bolster their most important relationships by clarifying needs, defining boundaries, and fostering engagement.
Ultimately, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. Together, you and I can work on finding what works for you and moves you closer to joy and fulfillment.
Who I Am Outside Of Therapy
People often remember me for my warmth, curiosity, sensitivity, and deep-rooted belief in the goodness of people. When I’m not working, you can usually find me curled up with a book—I read a lot of fiction, but I also read about counseling theory as well. I enjoy exploring my neighborhood with my family, baking elaborate desserts for others, and attempting to grow tomatoes in my backyard.
I am very involved in my local and extended community. I provide meals for people experiencing homelessness, teach English as a second language, and support literacy programs for incarcerated individuals.
If you would like help navigating the critical turning points in your own life, I would be honored to support you and be a part of your journey!
Marcelle Maginnis is a Resident in Counseling at Sarah Moore, LPC’s practice in Arlington, Virginia. Marcelle completed her masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northwestern University in March 2024. As she obtains her hours towards LPC licensure in Virginia, Marcelle is pursuing additional certifications in grief, couples therapy, and perinatal mood disorders. Recent trainings include: Gottman Levels 1 & 2 (in progress), Northwestern Grief Series Roundtable (completed), Regional Victim Services Advanced Training 1-4 (completed), and Psychological First Aid (completed).