Features & Testimonials
Features
Testimonials
“The work that Marvin does is a gift. Not in the traditional sense of a gift but rather in the way that Marvin perceives the notion of healing and the courage he has in communicating what this looks like for men of color which crashes through antiquated notions of what it means to be a Black man today. This is the gift.
Marvin is a mental health warrior who takes an unwavering and yet nurturing approach to shifting the healing paradigm for Black men.”
— Wilma Mae - DRK Beauty Healing (Founder)
Working with Marvin will transform your experience as a Social Worker! As soon as I completed my initial consultation, I knew that I would be reaching out to Marvin for years to come. Since that first meeting, I’ve had the extreme good fortune of being able to consult with Marvin on a regular basis about a variety of Social Work related topics and projects.
I continue to be absolutely amazed at how Marvin is able to help me feel seen, heard, safe and valued each time we meet. Working with Marvin will leave you feeling refreshed, empowered, and re-connected to what lights you up about this work!”
— Sarah Scott Dooling, LCSW, RPT-S (Supervision)
“Marvin was a guest on my podcast, Let's Talk Bruh, in 2021. His candor and wisdom made for one of our best episodes of the year.
During our episode we talked about Black men embracing vulnerability and Marvin is someone who leads by example by creating the safe space for Black men to be our full selves inside and outside his office.
Marvin is a brilliant brother and I can't wait to work with him again.”
— Jeremy Herte
(“Let’s Talk Bruh” Podcast Host)
“The past two years have been incredibly difficult and heart-breaking for the entrepreneurs and small business owners that Build from Within Alliance works with across the country. In his Collective Self Care Series, Marvin expertly established a safe space - between entrepreneurs and small business owners who had never met each other before - and helped everyone give voice and value to the way they were feeling. For many entrepreneurs, this was the beginning of a healing process, based on love and compassion for themselves and each other. Based on the impact of this series, we asked Marvin to come back and do a similar session with our 50+ staff across our Alliance -- the resounding feedback on that session was "when can we do this again" and "this was so needed for us right now.”
— Daniel Cowen - Build from Within Alliance (Self-care workshops)
“Marvin's impact is most felt through his keen insights and compassionate leadership. He always respects the dignity and worth of each client by meeting you on a ground level, while simultaneously demonstrating high levels of professionalism and cultural competency. I'd highly recommend him!”
— DT (Individual Therapy Client)
“I was one of the participants in Marvin's Men's Group - the second one. I was apprehensive and didn't know what to expect. But, I was pleasantly surprised and thankful. Marvin's group was outstanding - He worked with ten very diverse Black men and took us through some very difficult, but needed sessions around Black masculinity.
The session… ended up laying the foundation for the healthy work I've been doing to address a lot of the trauma and baggage I have as a Black Queer man. Marvin's groups and Marvin are amazing and if you have the opportunity to work with him, DO IT!”
— Ryan DeSanté Canty (Men’s Group)