Greetings,
Marina Werdina is an authentic, compassionate, and competent therapist-in-training who supports individuals through meaningful therapeutic work. With a warm, grounded approach, Marina offers a space where clients can be themselves—free from judgment and pressure—as they explore their challenges and goals.

Fluent in both Assyrian and English, Marina brings a strong cultural lens to her work, shaped by her personal experience as the daughter of immigrants. This background informs her connection with individuals navigating cultural identity, generational expectations, and the complexities of adjusting to new environments. She is especially interested in working with newcomer communities, youth, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ population—particularly around issues of identity, belonging, and self-expression.

Marina is currently completing her Master of Counselling (MC) at Athabasca University. She uses a collaborative, evidence-based approach, drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), attachment-based therapy, mindfulness practices, and more.

She works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, bullying, autism, ADHD, borderline personality disorder (BPD), self-esteem issues, school-related stressors, and major life transitions. Marina strives to support each client with genuine care—meeting them where they are, treating each person as unique, and helping them reconnect with their strengths to move forward with confidence.