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About me

My Story

I moved to Minneapolis because I wanted to live and work in a creative queer community. Since that time, I earned a Masters degree and Independent License in Clinical Social Work, and built a thriving private practice in SW Minneapolis.

 

My work is informed by psychoanalytic theory and the studio arts--two traditions that continnue to shape how I thik about human experience, creativity, and  emotional growth. 

Training & Background

Master of Social Work, University of Minnesota—1997

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker—1999

Psychoanalytic Training—ongoing

Studio Potter & Ceramic Artist—ongoing

My Philosophy

My academic path began with gender studies, art, and philosophy. Through this work, I discovered psychoanalytic thought--a framework that profoundly shaped how I understand people, relationships, and  emotional life.  

After moving to Minneapolis, I witnessed applied psychoanalysis creating meaningful and  lasting change for people. I came to believe it offers a uniquely powerful and  respectful approach for highly intelligent, thoughtfu, and  creative individuals seeking deeper understanding of themselves and  their lives. 

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I practice from an Object Relations perspective, informed by extensive supervision and  analytic training.  I view psychological health as existing along a continuum. At different moments in our lives, we all need varying levels of support, care, and understanding--especially during times of transition, stress, or emotional challenge. 

Studio Art

Alongside my clinical work, I am an active ceramic artist. My pottery and abstract ceramics have been featured in exhibitions and sales across the country, including the Raymond Gallery's Annual Yunomi Invitational Exhibition and Sale, the Soo Vac Holiday Pop-Up Shop, Rustica Bakery, Foundry Home Goods, Potential Space in Seattle, WA, and Analytic Visions in New York, NY. 

 

You can view my current work and online gallery at:  www.marnettedoylepottery.com

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