I AM MARIKA.

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 find meaning and happiness? I believe all of life innately leans towards vitality, and you, too, can find your way there. In my work with you I keep it real, because we are navigating the real world. I relate to you as a fellow traveler. I have had my own mental health journey, and no longer meet criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder. I am here because I believe we can recover. My goal is to help you make sense of yourself, and create the life you hope for.

BPD, PTSD & DID

Coherence Therapy & DBT

High-Functioning

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. I later obtained my PhD in English Literature as an adjunct professor in South Korea where I lived for 13 years. I arrived in your beautiful country in 2016, and now live in the Wood River Valley of Idaho with my two senior dogs and favorite person.