Marielle Tawil
LMSW. Individual & Couples Therapy
I am a licensed psychotherapist who works with individuals and couples. I specialize in working with folks who struggle with OCD, Anxiety, and relational issues. I have extensive experience working with the LGBTQ+ community and I foster a safe and inclusive space for all of my clients. My nature as a therapist is authentic and open. I believe that engaging in a therapeutic process, essentially sharing your internal world, requires feeling understood, safe, and connected. My goal is to build a trusting dynamic with you, where you feel safe enough to explore and express all parts of yourself. I recognize you as the expert of your own experience, and also understand that we, as human beings, often confront our unconsciousness, which can manifest as pain- an area ripe for growth. Drawing primarily from psychodynamic theory, I prioritize self-reflection and insight into both conscious and unconscious processes. Read more about my specialties here, my work with couples here, and my background in working with the LGBTQIA+ community here. I'm licensed to practice in New York, New Jersey, Minnesota, and Florida, am currently seeing clients in person in New York and virtually.
​About Me.
Education
Master of Social Work
Columbia University
I obtained my masters degree in Social Work from Columbia University where I was taught and trained in evidence based practices for psychotherapy. As a social worker, I use a holistic approach that considers the interconnectedness of individuals within their social, cultural, and environmental contexts.
Bachelor of Arts
New York University
At NYU, I majored in English and American Literature, and minored in child and adolescent mental health studies. My academic work has always involved a curiosity and concern toward the human psyche. Literature has existed as a form of expression and a vehicle for connection since the beginning of well, literature. The facets of expression and connection are integral parts of any therapeutic process. My work as a therapist now, still connects back to the curiosity of connection and creativity of expression through literature.
Additional Training
Rumination Focused ERP (RF-ERP) for OCD
I have completed specialized training in Rumination-Focused Exposure and Response Prevention (RF-ERP) under the guidance of Dr. Michael J. Greenberg of OCD Associates. This approach identifies rumination as the central compulsion in OCD and emphasizes the importance of controlling this mental behavior. By integrating analytic perspectives, RF-ERP offers a comprehensive framework that not only addresses the overt symptoms of OCD but also delves into the underlying emotional and relational dynamics contributing to the disorder. This method aims to restore a sense of agency, enabling individuals to manage their anxiety by eliminating compulsive rumination and avoidance behaviors.
Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD
I have completed training in Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD from Cognitive Behavior Institute (CBI), and with Andrew Triska, LCSW of Triska Psychotherapy. ERP is a structured therapeutic approach that helps individuals confront and reduce anxiety-provoking thoughts and behaviors, leading to significant improvements in daily functioning.
IFS Basics
I have trained in the fundamentals of Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Kim Paulus, LMFT, a lead trainer at the IFS Institute. IFS is a therapeutic model that assists clients in identifying and understanding the various parts of their personality, fostering self-awareness and healing by promoting harmony among these internal parts.
The Gottman Method for Couples Therapy
I have completed Level 1 training in the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy, which equips me with research-based assessments and interventions to support couples in enhancing their relationships. This approach focuses on improving communication, deepening emotional connection, and effectively managing conflicts.
Contact Me
If you have any questions or would like to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation or therapy appointment, please fill out the form below or email me directly at marielle@ocdassociates.com and I will get back to you as soon as possible.