Marcie is a licensed professional counselor-supervisor, and a registered play therapist- supervisor.  

Marcie  has a 30 year background in non-profit ministry and work.  She spent 15 years in a ministry position with The Salvation Army, an international organization,  and 15 years with Ozark Guidance/ Arisa Health.  In both of those positions, the opportunity for education, leadership, and service to others was a driving force in her life and career.  She is now in private practice in Northwest Arkansas.  

Marcie has an associate's degree in Behavioral Science from Oklahoma Wesleyan University, and bachelor's degrees in Christian Education and Organizational Management from Evangeline Booth College, Atlanta, GA, Logos University, FL, and John Brown University.  She received her Master's Degree in Counseling at John Brown University, and received a post-graduate certification in Autism Studies from University of North Dakota.  Marcie received a doctorate in counseling through Logos University.  She has a post-graduate certification in educational Autism Studies.  Additionally, Marcie has certifications in Autplay, Trauma Focused-CBT, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and is currently working on certification as an approved clinical ADHD provider.

She grew up in Louisville, Ky, but has lived in a variety of cities as a result of her career.  She moved from Houston, TX to Northwest Arkansas in 2001, and has called it home, ever since. 

Marcie is married and is mom to four bio children and two bonus sons, along with five "grands" that she thinks are amazing!  She also includes her two doggy companions as family, a Miniature Schnauzer named Cloe, and a Wheaten Terrier named Bailey.

Marcie believes that assisting others in developing HOPE is the main focus of counseling, and utilizes both Attachment and Adlerian Theories in her counseling work with children, adults, families or couples.