After four years as Balance Psychotherapy, we’re stepping into a new era — welcome to MARRA.
Our new name isn’t a change for the sake of change. It’s a reflection of who we’ve become. Over the years, our team, our philosophy, and the way we practice therapy have evolved. MARRA represents that evolution — a more authentic expression of our purpose and how we serve our community.
Why the Change?
When Balance Psychotherapy was born, we were a small team with a big mission: to make therapy accessible, human, and rooted in compassion. As we’ve grown, we’ve realized our work extends far beyond traditional talk therapy. We’ve become a collective of therapists, who approach mental health as a lifestyle — something to be integrated, not visited once a week.
Our new identity, MARRA, reflects this multidisciplinary approach — one that embraces the mind, body, and human spirit.
The Meaning Behind MARRA
MARRA finds its roots in Marratutuyari, the Huichol word for deer. In Wixárika (Huichol) tradition, the Blue Deer is a sacred spirit guide — a symbol of wisdom, renewal, and transformation.
For us, it’s a metaphor for therapy itself.
Just as the Blue Deer guides seekers toward deeper understanding, we see our role as therapists as walking beside you — helping you access the version of yourself that’s already within you, waiting to emerge. MARRA is that journey toward your highest self.
What This Means for You
If you’ve been redirected here from Balance Psychotherapy — you’re in the right place.
Same trusted team. Same compassionate care. Same commitment to helping you grow — just under a name that better captures who we’ve become.
MARRA represents the next chapter in our story:
- A modern, inclusive space for healing and growth.
- A team of experts grounded in evidence-based care and diverse perspectives.
- A commitment to redefining what it means to live well — inside and out
Thank you for being part of this evolution. We can’t wait to continue this journey with you — now, as MARRA.
Elisa Brennecke, LCPC she/her
Founder and CEO
MARRA (formerly Balance Psychotherapy)
