Education:
• State College of Florida, Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology, 1986
• University of South Florida, Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communications, 1989
• Florida Gulf Coast University, Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 2017

Services Provided:
• Relationship Counseling.
• Individual Psychotherapy.
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
• Therapy for Trauma (and Self Defeating Beliefs).

Testimonials:
     "I came to Marci in need of a transformation and she provided the safe space and expertise to facilitate it. In an unbelievably short time, through focused EMDR therapy, I was able to transcend my biggest fears and leave her office feeling empowered with a harnessed sense of certainty of who I am and what is important in my life. I've seen quite a few therapists over the years, and Marci is without a doubt of the highest caliber. She is professional yet caring and in-tune with her clients and their needs even before they, themselves, may be aware of them. Her knowledge of EMDR therapy and how to use it to get to the root of issues that had been plaguing me for many years was incredible. I'm grateful every day for the time I had with Marci and often find myself back in her warm and cozy office when self-doubt settles in. Her words of empowerment echo in my heart and I can't recommend her enough! " -MW Naples, FL

     "I feel very fortunate and grateful that I found Marci Wise. Her skill and ability to understand my issues and work me through them is excellent. Her environment is calm, relaxing and safe. I was able to feel all of this which enabled me to open up completely to her and get the help I needed. I was also seeking someone for EMDR therapy. Marci is very qualified and very good at this therapy. I feel happy and am enjoying life for the first time in many years. I knew when I walked in the door that I was in the right place. I highly recommend Marci Wise." ~KK, Naples FL

     "I am an experienced therapy goer and self help reader. I have knowledge and respect for self care and have developed great practices. Generally I have ease and joy in my life however there are underlying energy issues and health issues and have wondered if they stem from unresolved emotional issues. So I sought out EMDR. It's science. If felt like unhelpful unconscious patterns loosen their grip and create room for living your fullest potential. Marci is super professional with a warm and inviting way about her. With Covid the system Marci and the office had in place felt safe. I am going back when I return for the season for more seasons. I really loved EMDR and I felt a subtle shift in my world. " -HM, Naples

Background:
Analytical from an early age, I remember watching my family’s interactions with a sense of detached curiosity. What made people act a certain way with each other? What were these forces that drew us together – and what pulled us apart from time to time? I was a student of human nature and longed to know more about the mysterious forces that were at play in our lives.

As I grew older, I combined my love of psychology with a degree in mass communications, working as a journalist, television producer and motivational author focused on helping people find more fulfillment in their daily lives. It was a road that led me to some interesting destinations and gave me a front row seat to witness life from a wide variety of angles; from the gritty aftermath of crimes and natural disasters – to the glitz and glamour of the rich and famous. Yet, underneath it all, there was an awareness of the human struggle, not just in others but also in myself.

Around 2006, while at the top of my game professionally, and happy to be a wife and mother, my world began to unravel from the inside out. My energy level fell drastically (for no apparent reason) as did my overall motivation for life. This new, hampered state affected all aspects of my existence – the ease of my relationship, satisfaction within my career, and my ability to be an effective parent. I was frightened that I was losing my grasp on all the things that I held most dear – and feared that I might lose them. I was eventually diagnosed with an auto-immune disorder and, during the economic decline of 2007, laid-off from my job. It was a drastic stripping of my identity that challenged every idea of who ‘I thought I was.’ Little did I know at the time that this series of unfortunate events would become the biggest blessing of my life. While difficult and emotional, it forced me to “get real” about everything that I wanted – and everything that I stood for. While in the midst of the confusion I used my journalistic skills to research history for information on other people whose lives had drastically fallen apart, sending them into a tailspin. I found there were many – and discovered the concept of the “dark night of the soul” – a well-established pattern where desperate people eventually arise anew – stronger, wiser, and more connected to their ultimate purpose.

My moments within the “dark night” were nothing short of miraculous. This powerful experience changed my life and showed me that through our darkest moments can come the greatest gifts. In fact, it lead me to document the experience in the book “Pain, Passion & Purpose.” Not only had my circumstances changed, but I had changed as well. I was now clear on my own life path of helping people to heal and find clarity in their own moments of darkness. I began to spread the light – through an online radio show, as an inspirational magazine columnist, and by obtaining my master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling.

Since that time, I’ve helped clients deal with topics such as anxiety, trauma, relationship issues and human trafficking. I’ve worked to empower individuals to find greater life satisfaction. Along the way I’ve also developed a passion for teaching the tenets of mindfulness to enable clients to regain a cherished sense of inner peace. Yet, finding a counseling organization that understands this holistic union of mind, body and spirit has been a challenge. Discovering Conscious Choices, and realizing that there were indeed innovative people putting these life-changing methods into practice, was not only reassuring to me as a counselor – but inspiring to me as a person. I knew that I wanted to contribute my time and energies to the good work being here. What I’ve discovered is that, as human beings, we have been designed to heal. Wherever pain presents itself is an opportunity for growth, if you can see beyond the immediate chaos. It is my honor and privilege to accompany others through their darkest moments and help them find the gifts contained within.

“The heart that breaks open can contain a whole Universe.” ~Joanna Macy

Phone: 239.434.5855
Email: [email protected]