Marnie  Boyd
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Marnie Boyd

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Texas Accepting Online
Austin Not Accepting In-person
Updated April 9, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Relationship issues
  • Trauma
  • Abandonment issues

Professional statement

Marnie Boyd is a Licensed Professional Counselor providing virtual therapy to residents of Texas. Marnie works with adults and young adults (18 and up) and focuses her practice on working with both men and women working through difficult experiences, (childhood trauma, abandonment, relationship challenges, anxiety, grief and loss.)

As a trauma certified therapist, she is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their experiences and emotions. Marnie will work with her clients collaboratively to build a relationship based on trust, respect, and empathy.

Marnie graduated from Texas State University with a MA in Professional Counseling, with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Counseling.


Message to clients

It takes courage to reach out for support and help in making change in your life and if you are here looking for a therapist to build a relationship and work with you through life's challenges, I would be happy to work with you through your journey. I have experience in helping clients with trauma, relationship challenges, grief, loss & anxiety and depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.

I hold a professional trauma certification and believe with empathy and support, clients can work through their unique challenges/circumstances. We will work together to discover your strengths and help you find your solutions.

Finding a therapist that will understand you and your unique circumstances that can build a relationship with you is important and the first step in your healing journey.


Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Codependency - Development of healthy boundaries in relationships; strategies for increasing individual self-esteem and autonomy; coping mechanisms for separation and individuation.

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Abandonment issues - Developing an understanding of one’s abandonment issues, including their origins and how they impact relationships; practicing trust and growing confidence in relationships




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Texas A&M University Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas)
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan
  • University of Houston Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas)
  • University of Texas at Austin Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas)

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $100 (45min)
  • Sliding scale: $60 - $100

Location(s)

Online Sessions (Texas)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 10-6
  • Tue 10-6
  • Wed 10-6
  • Thu 10-6
  • Fri 10-6
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Austin practice
Not accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Please inquire about hours
  • Tue Please inquire about hours
  • Wed Please inquire about hours
  • Thu Please inquire about hours
  • Fri Please inquire about hours
  • Sat Please inquire about hours
  • Sun Please inquire about hours

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 22 years



Licensure

Texas: 58429


Languages

English