Marie Caterini Choppin, LCSW-C

Counseling For Contentment LLC

4405 East West Highway, Suite 508

Bethesda, MD 20814

Phone Number: (301) 625-9102

Email: mchoppin@counselingforcontentment.com

Creating a secure and loving connection in a marriage or couple relationship is essential in order for couples to support each other and remain strongly connected and attached in times of difficulty and to enjoy their times of contentment. I believe that couples who are committed to one another can work towards healing their relationship, even when it feels like that might not be possible. As a Certified Emotionally Focused (EFT) Couple Therapist, I work collaboratively with my couples in order to create a safe, secure and nurturing environment so that they can explore their difficulties, understand their emotions and discover their underlying needs and wants. Couples who work with me feel that I am there for them, working in collaboration, and supporting their marriage and commitment. It is not only essential to be able to communicate effectively with each other, but more importantly to feel that the other person is "there for you" and that you have created a safe haven in which to share your vulnerabilities, needs and wants and to hear from your partner about theirs. My work with couples focuses on helping partners re-connect, understand their underlying feels, and work together to remain strong and connected.

Feel free to view my website, counselingforcontentment.com, for more information

Gender: Female

Graduate Degree: M.S.W.

University: University of Maryland

License: LCSW-C

Certifications/Awards/Memberships/Publications:

Certified Emotionally Focused Couple Therapist, April 2012

Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social Work

International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy