Marie Caterini Choppin, MSW
LICSW, LCSW-C
Director, Owner

Marie Caterini Choppin is a Master's level licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been a practitioner since 1992 and in private practice since 1999. She holds licenses in the District of Columbia and Maryland. Her underlying philosophy and orientation come from a history of growing up in many parts of the world and being with people of many nationalities and cultures who have various values, hardships and strengths. She believes that all people have the ability and desire to: create a sense of harmony and balance in their life; develop strong, secure bonds in relationships; reach their potential with support and understanding. Marie assists clients in using their strengths, values and life skills to overcome their concerns, realize goals and feel contented with their lives.

Marie creates a supportive environment of empathy, trust, confidence and success when working with her clients. This allows each client to begin healing, discovering and creating their own vision for their life at their own pace and comfort level. Most clients find success and feel empowered to face their future with courage and hope.

Education

M.S.W. (Master of Social Work), University of Maryland at Baltimore, 1992

B.A. in Psychology, College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio in 1985

Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist, awarded April 2012

Marie regularly attend workshops, seminars and conferences to stay abreast of current research, theories and therapeutic techniques and participates in a weekly peer consultation group and a monthly Family Therapy Peer Group to get support and guidance from other experienced clinicians in the field.

Memberships

Vice-President of Development - GWSCSW - 2012 - current

Co-Chairperson, Continuing Education Committee - GWSCSW - 2012-current

Board Member-At-Large - GWSCSW 2010-2011

Chairperson, Continuing Education Committee - GWSCSW - 2010-2012

Experience

Since 1992, Marie has worked in a variety of settings, including a local Youth Services organization, CPC Health (a non-profit organization specializing in outpatient clinical work with adults, children and families) and in an independent school as a Middle and High School counselor. In all her experiences, she has gained knowledge, respect and a sense of awe over the human spirit and it's ability to survive amazing hardships. Marie has worked with hundreds of families and children in Montgomery County, MD helping them work through their difficulties in parenting, communication, anger management, stress management, motivation, depression, anxiety, worries, academic and career struggles and past trauma.

Throughout her career, Marie has developed programs for the community which are oriented towards families and children including bullying workshops, parenting classes, social skills groups, New Mothers groups and health and wellness classes for Middle and High School students. This has provided her with much satisfaction since she knows how much the community has given to herself and her family.

Therapeutic Techniques Used

Marie uses an eclectic mix of therapeutic techniques depending on the situation or problem with which the client, couple or family presents. These techniques include cognitive-behavioral therapy, insight-oriented therapy, emotionally-focused couple therapy, attachment-based therapy (dyadic developmental psychotherapy), art and sand tray therapy, use of relaxation and mindfulness techniques and psycho-educational information, as needed. These techniques work well together to help clients establish stability, develop healthy relationships, manage difficult emotions, develop a positive self-image and feel contented and accepting of themselves and their life.

• Individual Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Couples Therapy
• Parent Consultation
• Parent Coaching
• Child and Adolescent Services
• Early Childhood Psychotherapy Services
• Support Groups

Services and Fees

Counseling For Contentment, LLC offers CHILD, ADOLESCENT and ADULT counseling services. An initial phone consultation is helpful and important in making a decision to choose a therapist. Call now (301-625-9102) to speak with Marie, personally, or E-mail MARIE and discuss your needs and the fees per services.

School / Consulation / Meetings

I am available for school meetings or observations and charge based on time using above costs.

Contact

For a phone consultation or information, call 301-625-9102 and begin your journey towards contentment, healing and change. Now serving Bethesda, Maryland and North West Washington D.C.