About Marci Leveridge in her own Words
When I was seventeen, I had a chance to (legitimately) miss a day of school. Mostly because of the prospect of a road trip, I went with some of my classmates on a day-long immersion experience designed to interest us in the medical professions. It worked. I became fascinated by the work that physical therapists do. Leaving my home state for college, I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy.
Then, as they say, life came at me fast. I married and had four great kids—but all in the space of eight years. Meanwhile, I continued to work as a physical therapist, sometimes full time and sometimes part time. I also worked from home as a medical writer. Yes, I worked from home before it was really a thing, and yes, it was hard.
During that period, I decided to go back to school. I admit that I have a thirst-for-knowledge thing going on. I decided to build on my medical background by studying Public Health. Specifically, the track I chose was called Social Sciences and Health Behavior. This piqued my interest in the ways that people’s behavior affects their health, which sparked an interest in social science and behavior in general. It eventually led me to a Master’s Degree in Community Counseling and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology.
A Path in Psychology
In my 22 years as a psychologist, I had the opportunity to do many things. I performed psychological evaluations for learning and behavioral problems, for candidates for ministry, and for those who were to undergo medical procedures. My therapeutic work included helping people with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. I was also able to teach, both at the community college level, and in master’s and doctoral level university programs. Truly, all of these were labors of love for me.
My transition to life coaching began in 2018. Led by my interest in Positive Psychology, I completed my coursework through the Institute for Life Coaching Training, and earned designation as a Board Certified Coach through the Center for Credentialing and Education. I am passionate about partnering with people who are ready to take the steps they need to become their best, most resilient selves.
Through all of these twists and turns, I have found myself most grateful for two things. First, I have learned something important from each venture or stage of life that I have experienced. I have learned what I am best at, what I am “good enough” at, and what helps me on the way to something new. I have learned what brings me joy, what injures me, and what gives me strength for the journey. Second, I am grateful for the people who have allowed me to share their lives—my patients, my clients, my students, my family and friends. Walking with people as they face adversity, and as they learn and grow and triumph, is the greatest privilege I could imagine.
I would be honored to share that journey with you.
