- Warm and interactive
- CBT informed
- Career and parenting
About Marissa
She keeps sessions warm and interactive. Conversations are tailored to each person's needs rather than relying on labels. Marissa focuses on clear goals and small, doable changes that build confidence and reduce overwhelm.
Her background includes seven years working as an LCSW and more than a decade of broader experience in mental and behavioral health. That mix gives her familiarity with common challenges like depression, communication problems, social anxiety, and coping with life changes.
In sessions she uses methods that help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She combines practical skills with supportive conversation so clients can practice changes between meetings. Marissa also offers coaching-style help for career planning and life purpose questions.
People who meet with her can expect straightforward guidance, an emphasis on respect, and a plan built around what matters to them. If someone is ready to take a step toward feeling better, she offers steady support and collaborative problem solving.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
CBT and practical strategies for remote work
Marissa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in straightforward ways to help people notice thoughts that keep them stuck and try new behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, stress, social fears, and managing ADHD symptoms through clear, step‑by‑step strategies.She blends skills practice with supportive conversation so clients can test changes between sessions. This approach often includes setting small goals, practicing new habits, and tracking what works so progress is visible and manageable.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. She will talk through goals and daily realities with each person and adjust methods as needed. Together they decide whether to emphasize thought work, behavioral experiments, or coaching for career and life decisions.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy convenient for fitting sessions into work breaks, cutting commute time, and keeping regular momentum while juggling busy schedules.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, self‑esteem, ADHD, relationship and family issues, career questions, coping with life changes, and coaching. Additional focuses include communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, life purpose, self‑love, and social anxiety.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and interactive. She tailors conversations and plans to each person and aims for respectful, nonjudgmental support.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and more than 15 years total working in mental and behavioral health settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCSW credential as an NC LCSW and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on therapist availability.