- Calm listening
- Skills focused
- Goal oriented
About Marissa
Her counseling style is calm and welcoming. She focuses on building rapport first and aims to be neutral and non-judgmental. Sessions are paced to the person's needs and goals, and she talks things through in straightforward language.
Marissa combines client-centered listening with elements of cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness. She uses practical strategies to help people notice unhelpful patterns, try small changes, and track what works. Trauma-focused tools are included when past events affect current functioning.
Her background includes many years working in schools and with families, and she has experience supporting people with ADHD, autism, mood disorders, and adjustment to major life changes. That variety shapes an approach that is flexible and problem-focused.
Treatment plans are personalized. Goals are set together and adjusted as progress is made. Marissa encourages steady, manageable steps and aims to help people gain clearer coping skills and more stable day-to-day functioning.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Approaches that translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building trust. It centers the person's experience and helps identify what matters most in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice thought and behavior patterns and try concrete changes to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and comfort level. Plans are adjusted over time based on what proves useful.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use mindfulness exercises and thought-tracking tools between sessions to reinforce progress.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and family issues, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and related concerns such as ADHD and body image.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is calm, welcoming, and non-judgmental. She focuses on building rapport and works collaboratively to set practical goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience in clinical settings, including substantial time working in school environments and with families.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She is an LCSW practicing in Florida and lists that credential as her professional qualification.
Which languages are supported and can she work with clients abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.