Marianne Gunther, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT

Mental Health Counselor

Ms. Marianne Gunther is a Mental Health Counselor in Brooklyn, NY with special training and skill in working with individuals, groups and communities to improve mental health dysfunctions by discussing emotions and experiences, then prescribing custom holistic solutions. As a Mental Health Counselor, Marianne Gunther, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT performs assessments and diagnostics, psychotherapy, treatment planning, and crisis management. Mental Health Counseling is flexible, consumer-driven therapy that combines psychotherapy with practical, problem resolution strategies. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Mental Health Counselors include substance abuse, anger management, bullying, depression, anxiety, relationships, self-image, and LGBTQ issues. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Mental Health Counselors include listening compassionately, analyzing emotions and experiences, determining client goals and insights, developing holistic therapeutic strategies for good mental health.

Art Therapist

Ms. Marianne Gunther is an Art Therapist in Brooklyn, NY with special training and skill in using art to diagnose and help patients navigate their psychological disorders. As an Art Therapist, Marianne Gunther, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT performs psychotherapy by teaching patients to use various art forms to express their feelings. Art Therapy is an integrative mental health and human services profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families, and communities through creative art-making and applied psychological theory within a psychotherapeutic relationship. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Art Therapists include ADHD, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and addiction. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Art Therapists include drawing, painting, embroidering, weaving, collage-making, and sculpting.

An individual who uses art to achieve the therapeutic goals of symptom relief, emotional integration, and recovery from or adjustment to illness or disability. (2) An art therapist uses a form of treatment that enables patients with mental or physical disabilities to use art as a way of expressing and dealing with feelings and inner conflicts. (3) An individual who uses arts modalities and creative processes during intentional intervention in therapeutic, rehabilitative, community, or educational settings to foster health, communication, and expression; promote the integration of physical, emotional, cognitive, and social functioning; enhance self-awareness; and facilitate change.

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  Certificate in Contemplative Science and Psychology

  Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science (Jan ’18)

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  Creativity Development & Creative Art Therapy - Master of Professional Studies (MPS)

  Pratt Institute (Jan ’91)

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  School of the Museum of Fine Arts - Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

  Tufts University (Jan ’84)

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  Member of the American Art Therapy Association

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  Member of the New York Art Therapy Association

• Cigna Healthcare [Cigna HealthCare of New York, Inc.]

• Evernorth Health, Inc.

I am an In-Network provider with Cigna Health Insurance. This means, if Cigna is your health insurance company, you would be able to see me, as your mental health provider. Your out-of-pocket expense will be the insurance required co-pay, Cigna pays the balance of your invoice.

If Cigna is not your health insurance, as a state-licensed mental health professional, my services are reimbursable as an Out-of-Network Benefit. Depending on your insurance plan, many insurance companies do reimburse for Out-of-Network services.

Please contact your insurance company and inquire about this benefit. Once this benefit is established, I will provide you with an invoice each month, which you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.