Mariya Garnet
Mariya Garnet is a Pre-Licensed Professional working towards becoming a Registered Psychotherapist, supporting clients in connecting with their embodied knowledge and intuition. She believes therapy is not about fixing but about creating space to discover inner wisdom, guided by the principle that “you are the medicine.” Drawing on her own years as a therapy client, Mariya understands the deep value of having someone walk beside you in life’s challenges. Clients describe her presence as that of a facilitator and companion, fostering a safe and creative space for exploration. She has a special interest in expressive arts therapy, using movement, sound, and visual art to help clients express what words cannot. Mariya warmly invites you to trust your gut in finding the right therapist, and connect if her approach resonates with you.
- What it means to feel like you don’t belong; my own journey crossing cultures and countries has shown me the loneliness of feeling like “the other,” and I strive to help clients find a sense of belonging and home within themselves.
- The craving for a genuine connection; years of living among diverse communities have given me a deep sensitivity to our shared humanity, and I work to create spaces where clients feel truly seen.
- The courage it takes to search for your true self; I’ve walked the path of exploring what it means to live authentically, and I help clients move beyond expectations to embrace their wholeness.
- The weight of carrying generational wounds; recognizing how unhealed family patterns can shape our lives, I guide clients to process, heal, and grow beyond inherited scripts.
- The struggle with shame or feeling “not enough”; I know how these feelings can limit joy, and I provide compassionate, nonjudgmental care to help clients rediscover their self-worth.
- The complexities of parenting and family life; as a mother and co-parent, I understand these challenges firsthand and offer practical, empathic support for parents and families.
- Multicultural—I was born in Ukraine, have lived across Europe and South America, and speak five languages. These experiences have given me a firsthand understanding of what it’s like to navigate diverse cultures, appreciate diverse ways of being, and connect with a wide range of cultural identities. Clients seeking a therapist who understands the richness and complexity of cross-cultural living will find a welcoming, attuned space in my practice.
- Supportive, empowering, encouraging, motivating, and uplifting
- Warm, compassionate, spirited, and inspiring
- Creative, insightful, resourceful, and wise
- Strong, energizing, and playful
Expertise
Areas of Focus
- High achievers, go-getters, entrepreneurs, visionaries
- Creatives, artists
- Parents, caregivers
- Multicultural individuals, globally minded people, expatriates, and people navigating cross-cultural transitions
- Holistic seekers, spiritual explorers, personal growth seekers, those interested in altered states of consciousness, and those who seek to understand the richness of human experience and themselves
- You want to listen to your body’s and soul’s wisdom and learn to trust what you find within, laying the foundation for a healthier relationship with yourself.
- You’re ready to reconnect to your intuition and creative flow, and make choices that feel true to you, regardless of whether you’ve done therapy before. This work helps you build real, genuine connections with others.
- You want to let go of overthinking and self-doubt, and grow grounded confidence by honoring your full experience, so you can relate authentically with yourself, those around you, and the wider world.
Therapeutic Frameworks & Approach
- Genuine respect and positive regard, as I recognize your courage, strengths, and unique story.
- Truly seen and accepted for all that you are.
- Encouraged and challenged to grow. I’ll cheer you on and also gently invite you to move beyond what you thought was possible for yourself.
- Held in warmth and encouragement, but also nudged, when needed, to help you transform and thrive.
Populations Served
Psychedelic Therapy
my own healing journey that took me into the depths of the Peruvian Amazon, where I have been working under Mestizo Curanderos, built and ran my own retreat center, and have consequently guided thousands of people through this experience.
Traditional Psychedelic Facilitation Apprenticeship within Peruvian Mestizo Vegetalismo tradition in the lineage of Enrrique Paredes Melendez and Reyna Luz Edery
Ongoing since 2008
Practice Details
Service Offerings & Rates
- What brings you into therapy, your hopes, concerns, and what you want to get out of our work together.
- Anything you feel comfortable sharing about why you’re seeking support right now.
- Any questions about my approach, training, and background to help you decide if we’re the right fit.
- All in a relaxed, no-pressure conversation to help you feel at ease and fully informed before making a decision.
- Be right there with you as an active, engaged partner supporting your growth with encouragement, insight, and practical strategies.
- Help you gain clarity, grow healthier ways of relating to yourself, and support you as you build the courage to live authentically.
- Invite you to deepen your self-awareness, reconnect to your strengths, and explore new perspectives and tools for positive change.
- Walk with you as you make meaningful progress and feel more empowered, confident, and connected—to yourself, to others, and to the world.
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Education
The CREATE Institute
Diploma in Expressive Arts Therapy
2026
Institute of Innovative Psychotechnologies
Diploma in Applied Psychology, Integral Neuroprogramming Methodology
2023
Sheridan College Institute of Technology
Diploma in Media Arts
2005
Certifications
Languages
Booking FAQ
First Session charges each session directly to your credit card. Once each session occurs, and your card is charged, you will receive a PDF receipt to your email with all of the details you will need to get reimbursed (therapist name, license/designation, license number, address, etc). You can then submit the receipt to your insurance company for reimbursement.
You are the expert when it comes to knowing who is the right fit. Ensure you’ve watched the therapist video at the top of their profile and see if you get a good feeling from the message and the energy they are putting out. If you feel drawn to speak with them, listen to your gut! Booking a free consultation is a great first step to asses fit.