Mrs. Maranice Strickland, MA, LPC
Hi, I’m Maranice! I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas and New Jersey. I hold a Master of Arts in Educational Psychology from New Jersey City University. Since moving to Texas in 2014, I’ve established Good Counsel Therapy’s home base here while continuing to provide virtual services to clients in New Jersey.
I began my clinical journey in 2015 and quickly found my passion in helping individuals and couples improve their lives by addressing mental health challenges. I have specialized training in trauma therapy, personality disorders, depression, and anxiety.
I understand how overwhelming anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and past traumas can feel. I take a client-centered, mindfulness-based approach, incorporating techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and other evidence-based methods to guide your healing process.
Reaching out for support is a brave step, no matter what you’re facing or how long you’ve been struggling. Together, we’ll work on identifying and changing unhelpful patterns, managing your emotions, and building the skills you need to thrive.
Throughout our work together, I’ll help you connect with your inner strengths and resources while providing guidance and strategies to achieve your goals. My role is to support and advocate for your growth, helping you become the best version of yourself.
"Maranice is the most caring and understanding therapist I've ever had. She sees connections that I don't because I think I'm so often just sitting in the weeds of my life. We'll often be talking about work stuff, and she will remind me that this is similar to a theme or an issue that I've been dealing with related to the trauma I dealt with from my childhood. And then I have this sudden realization of oh, that's why I got angry for "no reason" when there really was a reason, but I didn't understand the reason. She's so empathetic and encouraging; I've never felt judged by Maranice. At the same time, she will urge me to make goals to move forward for my own health, whether that's physical, mental or psychological. The way she combines these things without putting pressure on me always makes me look forward to our sessions. I always walk away from talking with her with a feeling of calm, being more understood and feeling I have something I can work on, but without pressure. I can't thank her enough for her patience and care." -Client of Good Counsel Therapy
"I have known Maranice for over 10 years. She is a gifted therapist, with extensive experience in helping adult clients achieve their goals towards healing and wholeness. She presents with warmth, wisdom, non-judgment and practical guidance." -Sheri S., LPC, Professional Colleague
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors is the State board that licenses and regulates Licensed Professional Counselors in Texas.
New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs is the State board that licenses and regulates Licensed Professional Counselors in New Jersey.
Our therapists at Good Counsel Therapy have been approved by both Texas and New Jersey State Boards and are legally, ethically, and morally responsible for the well-being of our clients.