- Warm and direct
- Action focused
- Values centered
About Marissa
She creates a calm space where people can talk without judgment. Early sessions focus on what matters most to the person and on practical goals. Marissa asks about strengths and struggles, and together they set small, achievable steps toward change.
Marissa uses a mix of approaches to match the client. She draws from cognitive behavioral ideas to notice patterns, mindfulness practices to lessen overwhelm, and acceptance-based techniques to clarify values. Attachment-based and client-centered work also inform how she builds trust and supports people through relationship or family-related concerns.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s comfort. Marissa aims to make therapy feel useful and straightforward rather than abstract. She checks in on what’s working and adjusts the plan when needed.
With three years of clinical experience, Marissa combines practical tools with attentive listening. People seeking help for things like ADHD, compassion fatigue, codependency, abandonment issues, or coping with major life changes can expect focused, goal-oriented work that keeps their everyday life in view.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Louisiana, Virginia
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches fit into online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) blends practical exercises with values clarification to help people move toward what matters even when hard feelings remain. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when someone wants clear next steps tied to their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors to reduce suffering and build new habits; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships and how early connection shapes current reactions, which can be helpful for intimacy issues, abandonment concerns, and family of origin problems.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, try methods that fit those needs, and adjust as progress is tracked. Clients and therapist decide together which tools and strategies to keep using.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people try interventions such as mindfulness practices or cognitive exercises from wherever they are, while the therapist helps tailor those tools to daily life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Marissa help with?
Marissa supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, career concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, grief, ADHD, and related family or attachment problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She practices in a collaborative, client-centered way that emphasizes being heard and setting practical goals. Sessions focus on small steps that fit a person’s life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, caregiver stress, and codependency.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Louisiana with licensure noted as LA LCSW and VA LCSW.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost 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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist’s availability.