Marina Wellness & Counseling

01/15/2026

I recently joined the Function Health membership, which is currently discounted for a $365 annual fee! It's really an amazing deal because included in the membership are many lab tests that are not covered by health insurance plans, but that are necessary if you are seeking to optimize your mental and physical health or looking to uncover the root cause(s) of your symptoms. Please click on the link below to learn more:

It’s time you own your health. Function starts with 100+ lab tests and personalized protocols for instant action. Tracked over time in one secure place.

12/18/2025

During this Chanukah week, I’m reflecting on the forces of light and darkness. It may appear that the forces of darkness are winning, but that is an illusion. As anti-Semitic hate crimes are on the rise, it’s scary for many Jewish people and I want to acknowledge this. The collective trauma is very present right now. Despite this, Jewish communities all over the world are continuing to spread the light, celebrating this 8 day holiday with festivities and speaking out against the forces of darkness.

Happy Chanukah and may the Light persevere!

10/26/2025

We Save Teens at Body and Soul Expo

09/26/2025

I was recently a podcast guest and spoke with Dr. Andrew Greenland about the importance of functional medicine for optimal mental and physical wellness. Please listen below:

What happens when a health crisis leads to profound personal and professional transformation? Marina Livis' path from speech therapy student to holistic psychotherapist illuminates how conventional medicine can miss crucial connections between bod...

08/16/2025

Self-acceptance isn’t always easy, especially when we’ve been made to feel like we’re ‘too much’ or ‘not enough.’ For autistic individuals, this journey can feel even more isolating.
You don’t have to go through it alone.
Let’s work together to process the emotional wounds caused by rejection and trauma, and step into a life where you can finally accept and love yourself for exactly who you are.

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08/04/2025

A diagnosis doesn’t define you. It’s what others do, or don’t do, that shapes how we see ourselves.
I help autistic individuals heal from the trauma of rejection and self-doubt, so that you can embrace who you truly are. It’s time to move beyond the pain of being misunderstood and step into a life of self-acceptance and emotional freedom.

07/25/2025

As a neurodivergent individual myself, I understand the importance of a safe space where you can truly let down your guard.
In therapy, I offer just that: a space where you can be authentic, feel heard, and know that you’ll never be invalidated. Let’s work together to untangle the emotional wounds caused by years of feeling misunderstood.
You deserve a place where you can heal. 🌱

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07/19/2025

Rejection is a heavy burden to carry. For neurodivergent individuals, the pain of not being accepted for who we are often leaves deep emotional scars. It’s not about adjusting to a diagnosis—it’s about healing from the trauma of being rejected.
I understand. And I’m here to help you heal. Together, we’ll work through the pain and help you embrace your true self.

07/13/2025

How many times have you felt like you were speaking, but no one was really listening? For those of us who are neurodivergent, it’s a common experience—being dismissed, misunderstood, or even rejected by those closest to us.
I was lucky enough to find a therapist who truly saw me for who I am—and that experience transformed my life.
I’m here to be that for you. A space where you can be fully seen, heard, and accepted. No judgment. No minimization. Just unconditional positive regard.
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07/07/2025

For many self-identifying autistic individuals, receiving a diagnosis is a double-edged sword. It can feel like a relief to finally have an answer, but the real healing starts when we confront the emotional wounds caused by years of being misunderstood and rejected.
I know what it’s like to feel invisible, to wish for someone to truly understand you. That’s why I’m here—to offer the validation and support you’ve always deserved. 💙
Let’s start your journey of healing, together. "

07/04/2025

Some of you may not know this about me, so I’ll share my story:

I was born in the Former Soviet Union (Belarus) and despite the medical malpractice which nearly caused me to die as a baby, I managed not only to survive but thrive!

In 1989, my parents decided to immigrate to the United States. We were refugees with no country for nearly a year. En route to the U.S., we temporarily lived in Italy for approximately 6 months. When we first arrived in the U.S., I did not speak a word of English. I had to repeat third grade in a new country with a new language.
Five years later, we became naturalized American citizens and I was speaking English fluently.

As a Jewish female, I am privileged to live in a country that doesn’t persecute me, and that gives me the freedoms so many women around the world unfortunately lack.

That is why on this Independence Day, I feel grateful and proud of being a citizen of the United States!

Let us never take freedom for granted and count our blessings, even in the midst of tumultuous times.

Happy 4th of July!

06/12/2025

I’m attending Florida Atlantic University’s 12th Annual Autism Leaders Brunch!