Marah Owecke

MSW, CSWA

Marah Owecke, MSW, CSWA

"Therapy is a safe space to be supported, listened to, and guided through your journey"

MARAH OWECKE (she/her/hers), is a Clinical Social Work Associate who provides confidential and client-centered counseling to pre-teens, teens, and adults.
Marah Owecke, CSWA

Philisophy

We are capable of change, growth, and healing ourselves. Therapy is a safe space to examine oneself, one’s trauma, and work towards health, healing, and higher functioning. Marah works with individuals of all ages, with a special interest in teens and young adults. Individuals who may be navigating issues related to anxiety, depression, life and lifestyle changes, shame, trauma, identity, and insecurity can work towards personal growth and empowerment. 

Clinically, Marah is passionate about client-centered work, as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-based therapy, Narrative therapy, and Internal Family Systems therapy. In addition to these various evidence-based practices, Marah is interested in combining traditional talk therapy with movement exploration with the intention of tapping into the deep knowledge that your body holds.

Marah is committed to walking with you as we explore the patterns, stories, and struggles that limit you. You have the power to heal within you.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, & EXPERIENCE

Marah’s education includes a Master of Social Work with a focus on Mental Health from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She gained crucial skills as a therapist during her master’s-level Clinical Internship at Madison Mental Health Services as a Psychotherapy Intern.

Additionally, Marah has gained valuable insight from her experiences working in end of life care, as well as with children, youth, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds. 

In addition, Marah holds a Bachelor of Arts from Luther College where she studied Social Work and Dance. Her study and certification as a Registered Yoga Teacher 100 Level, as well as a dance student, has instilled in Marah a passion for including the body as a key element of understanding and healing. 

As a Licensee with the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers, Marah abides by the Social Work Code of Ethics. 

Ocean Mist Counseling and Wellness, Marah Owecke

FUN FACTS ABOUT ME

Hobbies that I enjoy
yoga, pilates, meditation, dancing, journaling, spending time mindfully distracted by reading, hiking, or binging media.
My daily commitment includes:
Drinking water
Exercising
Being outside
Like a sea otter:
I also enjoy feeding on crabs, clams, mussels, sea urchins and abalone.I too had a gestation period of approximately 9 months, and am the prey of both killer whales and sharks.
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TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS​

  • Clinical Social Work Associate with the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers—License No. A12535
  • Master of Social Work in Mental Health from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2021)
  • Madison Mental Health Services, Psychotherapy Intern, Madison, WI (2020-2021)
  • RYT 100 Yoga Instructor, Kindness Yoga, Denver, CO (2019)
  • Heartland Alliance Refugee and Immigrant Community Services Intern, Chicago, IL (2017)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Luther College, Decorah, IA (2017)
  • Winona Health Hospice Intern, Winona, MN (2015)
  • Movement Fundamentals dance; Movement Fundamentals Coalescence 2021 
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Professional & Clinical Experience

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dance Movement Therapy
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Relationship Issues
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  • Adults
  • Bisexual
  • Body Positivity
  • Gay Allied
  • Lesbian Allied
  • LGBTQ+
  • Non-Binary Allied
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Preteen
  • Queer Allied
  • Racial Justice Allied
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Teen
  • Transgender Allied

Library

A curated list of resources I recommend.

Trusted & Skilled

The therapists at Ocean Mist Counseling and Wellness are here to help with Unifying the mind, body and spirit to guide you toward Self-fulfillment, happiness, and improved quality of life.

Karlee Davis, MS, LPC
Lauren Stines, Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
Robyn Herrick, LPC, MAC, CADC III