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Secret Keeper: the joys and struggles of being a therapist Paperback – March 5, 2022

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“What if I told you I know a secret? Not surprising, we all do. What about a hundred secrets? Still not interested? What about thousands of secrets from hundreds of people? Welcome to my brain, and the brain of every therapist I know.” Secret Keeper is a peak behind the curtain of therapy, sharing some of the stories and lessons I’ve learned with and from my clients honoring client privacy along the way. The journey highlights the struggles of vulnerability and fear and the reasons therapists become helpers. This book hopes to demystify the process of therapy and encourage anyone to seek the support we all deserve.I hope you will enjoy the magic of connection and feel we were never meant to go it alone.

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March 5, 2022
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6 x 0.34 x 9 inches
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979-8427023412
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09TMT9CP3
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (March 5, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 141 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8427023412
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.34 x 9 inches

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Welcome to my page! I hope you have had a chance to read and enjoy my first book: Secret Keeper- The Joys and Struggles of being a Therapist. I have been in the mental health field since 2012 and wanted to provide a peak behind the curtain of therapy while respecting the privacy of my clients. I hope to continue to write and have ideas for books focusing on the the cost and rewards of being in helping professions as well as things I wish I had known when entering the world of therapy.

A little bit about me:

I am originally from a small town in North-Central Ohio. Professionally, I hold a master's degree of Education in Mental Health Counseling and Rehabilitation Counseling from Ohio University. I am a licensed professional clinical counselor as well as a certified clinical trauma professional and a certified rehabilitation counselor. My professional experiences include working with children, young adults, and adults in various settings such as K-12 schools, mental health agencies, colleges, and government agencies.

Personally, I am a nature lover. My husband and I enjoy traveling to state parks across the country and kayaking is a favorite past time. We have two cats and love spending time with family.

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Phil

Transparent, Inspiring, and Insightful!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 3, 2022

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Spoiler Alert: I think that you should buy THIS book!!

"Secret Keeper" is an easy and pleasurable read. If YOU have ever wondered what it is like to engage a therapist, buy and read THIS book. If you are considering a career in human services or especially as a therapist, buy and read THIS book. If you are starting to work in a job as a "helper", buy and read this book.

This is more than a collection of her experiences, she takes you on a journey of HER development as a therapist, a professional, a listener, and a meaning-maker. She shares specific examples of her experience with a few of her clients and the spectrum of their challenges. What she does NOT say directly is that she has grown in her ability to provide therapy AND to make connections with complete strangers. It is apparent that her clients weighed on her mind and heart long after the sessions were over.

As a therapist, I was impressed and moved by Marcia's empathy and efforts for the good of others. Thank you, Marcia for your transparency, inspiration, and insight.

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Essential for anyone considering or in therapy

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 5, 2022

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The author does an amazing job at giving a peak behind the mental curtain of many therapists. The book clearly demonstrates the struggles of being a therapist, even if just from one point of view, as well as the silent triumphs they share with their clients. Prior to enter therapy many years ago, this would have been very helpful as a client to see that therapy is just as nerve racking for the therapist, especially for the first session. The inclusion of letters from the author’s former clients is telling to the success of her perspectives on therapy and how well she implemented methods described in the book. I greatly appreciate this perspective and would highly recommend this book to anyone wishing to go to therapy or even considering it.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 7, 2022

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This book offers a beautiful insight into the mind and heart of a therapist. It touches on challenges and victories both. It was helpful having the client stories to see the various approaches taken in different situations. I recommend this book for everyone to read whether you are someone thinking about therapy, a client in therapy, or a therapist yourself.

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Beautiful account of being human

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 18, 2022

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A quick and inspiring read that peaks into the mind of an incredibly caring and skilled counselor. Marcia shares her inner experience as she details her work with clients. Honest, human and full of hope—this book is for anyone interested in the experience of counseling.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 12, 2022

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What an enjoyable read about the world of therapy. As a therapist I found myself relating to much of what Marcia talked about in the book. It is a world that is both challenging and very rewarding and Marcia did a great job of depicting this!

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Courtney S.

For All Helping Professions

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 22, 2022

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I read this book in one sitting. It had great insight into the mind of a therapist and would be relatable to all helping professions. The stories and lessons were gracefully told and I really enjoyed it.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 12, 2022

I read this all in one sitting... I love it and it ended with me feeling choked up, in a comfortable way. It is so well written, motivating, validating, and I could hear Marcia's voice the whole time! Marcia IS one of my "life-jaket" people and I am so grateful! If you are a therapist, thinking of going to therapy, or a client wondering what the journey of a therapist is like... I highly recommend reading, you too will find your "life-jacket" people!

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Nicole C.

Amazing View into the Life of a Therapist

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 15, 2022

I read this book in one sitting, I enjoyed it so much! Although I am not a mental health therapist or counselor, I found many parts of this book very relatable. I absolutely recommend Secret Keeper to anyone looking for a quick and enjoyable read!

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