Meet Belongly Ambassador | Marielle Spero, MS, LAC, NCC

Marielle has a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Monmouth University. She also completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Monmouth University. Marielle is a Licensed Associate counselor in New Jersey (LAC) as well as a National Certified Counselor (NCC).

Marielle takes a holistic approach to working with clients and views the process of healing from the inside out. She works with a variety of clients and is always open to broadening her experience to better guide those on their journey. Marielle has worked with a diversity of client challenges which include: anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, relationship issues, self-esteem, stress management, coping skills, trauma, emotional dysregulation, life transitions, decision-making, communication skills, and building emotional intelligence. Marielle’s main theoretical orientations are existentialism and a person-centered approach, as well as integrating creativity, eco-therapy, and spirituality-centered therapeutic techniques. Her master’s work included a specialization in eco-therapy. Some examples of eco-therapy modalities that can be implemented into treatment are walk-and-talk therapy, forest bathing, planting/gardening, and nature meditation. She is enthusiastic about reconnecting with the natural world and passionate about helping others discover the healing elements of nature. Marielle is motivated to help assist individuals in finding a deeper individual and collective consciousness while having a strong emphasis on community. She helps clients in finding inner peace and working toward radical acceptance. Marielle is continuously looking to expand her knowledge and grow as an individual, and by honoring the light in others, it helps honor the light in her.

Practice Areas:

• Individuals
• Families
• Groups
• Children
• Adults