- Stress and anxiety
- Family concerns
- English and Spanish
About Marisa
She focuses on everyday problems like family conflict, trouble communicating, and feeling isolated. She also helps with life transitions such as divorce, midlife questions, and caregiving stress. Chronic illness, chronic pain, and related disability concerns are listed among the issues she addresses.
Marisa customizes conversations and plans to match each person's needs. Sessions are built around what matters to the client, whether that's improving mood, managing anxiety, or rebuilding confidence after a loss. Her approach centers on clear goals and steady support as people try new ways of coping.
Marisa has five years of professional experience as a Florida licensed mental health counselor. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in the work. She aims to empower people to take steps toward a more fulfilling life.
People who want straightforward help with relationships, emotional overwhelm, or life transitions may find her practical style useful. The first step is talking about what feels most urgent and making a plan that fits daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
How evidence-based approaches work online
Marisa uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage anxiety, improve mood, and repair communication. One common approach focuses on skills for managing stress and anxiety through paced breathing, activity planning, and short behavior changes to reduce overwhelm. Another approach emphasizes talking through relationship and family patterns to improve communication, set boundaries, and rebuild trust after conflict or separation.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Marisa will discuss options and adapt methods based on a person's goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. The process is collaborative, with regular check-ins about what is working and what to change.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session formats before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy days, to maintain continuity during illness or caregiving, or to shorten travel time. Others prefer options that use less bandwidth or allow brief phone check-ins when a longer video session is hard to arrange. Talk with the therapist about scheduling and format so sessions fit into everyday life without adding extra burden.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Marisa often address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related areas such as caregiving stress, chronic pain and illness, and life transitions.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her work is practical and client-focused, tailoring conversations and plans to each person. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to set goals and build coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience as a practicing clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and practices in Florida.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
International clients are accepted; confirm time zones and scheduling during the intake process.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and 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 schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.