" My most exciting professional endeavour so far has been the start of my independent psychotherapy practice two years ago. As a nurse psychotherapist, I do individual, family, couple and group therapy. I specialize in women's mental health issues, particularly prenatal and postpartum depression and anxiety. It is rewarding, as a nurse "on her own," to be able to practice autonomously and be able to offer high quality care that addresses both clients' physical and emotional concerns. It is a wonderful feeling when you help someone and know that they feel they have been understood and that their feelings have been validated. On a personal level, as the mother of a teenage boy, I can appreciate the issues and challenges moms deal with on a daily basis.

It's my feeling that all it takes in this life is for one person to believe in you. I have been very lucky to be surrounded by believers. For the people who cross my path, I always try to do my best and to return some part of the gifts that have been given to me throughout my life."

Photo: Marcia Starkman