Meet Marian Rivodo | Mental Health Counselor and Coach

We had the good fortune of connecting with Marian Rivodo and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Marian, what role has risk played in your life or career?
In all honesty, I consider myself to be the person that measures risk and evaluates possible outcomes before taking any “leaps of faith”. I tend to hold back on risk taking and sit in my comfort zone longer than I should. What I have found out though, throughout the span of my life and career so far, is that the biggest blessings, growth and learnings have all come as a result of the risks, leaps of faith that I’ve taken. Risk is uncomfortable in nature but it will produce incredible results if approached with wisdom, discernment, openness and most importantly, faith.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
‘Flourish with Marian’ is the private practice through which I offer therapy and coaching services to individuals, adolescents, couples and families.

I specialize in relationships, whether romantic, familial, friendly, professional, or with self. I also work from a faith-based perspective and offer Christian counseling as well as Christian coaching services. What separates me from the rest is my passion for people, I love to see individuals thrive and succeed right where they are. It’s an incredible thing to be a part of someone’s growth process and an honor to be able to witness breakthrough and growth. I consider my authenticity and versatility to be strengths that also characterize my work in the field.

I am most proud of creating a safe space for individuals to connect, grow, learn, be vulnerable and transparent in order to gain the courage and insight to produce what they most desire out of themselves and their relationships. Authenticity, safety, openness, kindness and inviting are all descriptors of the space/brand I stand for.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Miami is wonderful an there are so many amazing places to eat/drink/visit and hang out. These are some of my favorite recommendations:

Eat
– Hillstone Restaurant Coral Gables, FL
– Bodega Taqueria Miami Beach, FL
– Pura Vida Design District
– KITH Treats South Beach
– Salt and Straw Coconut grove
– Carbone South Beach
– Salvaje Midtown
– Mister 01 Brickell

Drink
– Lido Deck at the Standard Hotel & Spa for sunset hour
– SLS Brickell
– The Sylvester
– Bar Bevy
– Strawberry moon

Hang-out
– Lagniappe Wynwood, FL
– Mama Tried
– Casa Florida
– Lost Boy

Visit
– South Beach/ Ocean Drive
– Rooftop Cinema Club Sotuh beach
– Wynwood
– Brickell
– Miami Design District
– Coconut Grove
– Vous Church on Sunday @ ITECH

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
So many deserve credit for my story, because there have been so many individuals, both of which whom I have met and never met that have impacted my life significantly. But primarily I want to dedicate this shout out to God, because without Jesus, I wouldn’t have a story to tell and to both my family and friends who’s support and encouragement are what have led me to where I am at today.

Website: www.marianrivodo.com

Instagram: @flourishwithmarian

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianrivodo/

Image Credits
Lillian Le Pham Photography @lillianlephamphoto