You are someone who has always had BIG feelings.
You’re stuck, finding it difficult to connect to the things that bring you joy and purpose. You’re concerned about your relationships. What do the people you care about most think of you? Do they like you? Are you enough?
You’re a hard worker, an overachiever even, who finds themselves on the frequent verge of burnout. Decision making can be so challenging for you, there’s so much you’re not sure of yet. You want to be able to advocate for your own needs. You want to know how to have emotionally honest conversations and set boundaries.
You want to feel stronger, braver, more confident in yourself, your relationships and your future. You want to live a fuller life without the overwhelming burden of shame, embarrassment or self-judgement.
I’m so glad you’re here.
Hi, I’m Marissa (she/her/hers)!
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CA #127698) providing psychotherapy services to folks in CA. With a background in family therapy with teens + young adults and experience in complex and relational trauma, my approach is rooted in humor and honesty, focusing on self-esteem, burnout and rebuilding trust. Learn more about me here.
I work with lots of folks but my specialty and my passion is working with teens and young adults. I could go on and on about the why- it's such a vital time for identity formation, kids need more trustworthy adult relationships in their lives, it really does take a village, let's talk about risk taking in a safe way, I sure wish I had a "me" when I was 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and beyond. I also really love working with parents to help them understand what's happening with their kids and building communication and trust.
Therapy with Marissa
Individual Therapy
A confidential and compassionate space, just for you. Explore your deepest fears, greatest worries and biggest dreams, free of judgement or expectation.
Learn more about how I work with teens, young adults and women.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a therapeutic approach that helps individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences. Learn more about how I work with people experiencing trauma.
Family and Couples Work
Work together to help cultivate a sense of strength, bravery, and confidence within yourself and in your relationships. Explore dynamics within your family unit, address underlying issues, and strengthen your bonds with loved ones. Learn more about couples work with me.
What you really want is to feel known by yourself and in your relationships. To let go of your patterns of isolation and disconnection. To face your pain without distraction, self-deprecation or overwhelm. To be allowed to begin to write a different narrative of self.
I believe in you. And I believe that together we can create a deeper understanding of the parts of your life that hold you back from feeling like your best, most connected and most confident self.
Get in Touch!
Send me a message to learn more about my services, schedule a 15 minute consultation or set up your first therapy session with me.
I serve the greater Los Angeles community including Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Silverlake, Echo Park, Glassell Park and Hollywood and offer telehealth appointments across California.