- Practical coping skills
- Person-focused care
- Michigan LPC
About Marisa
Marisa Logsdon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and the emotional impact of health and caregiving challenges. She also supports people facing parenting stress, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep and eating issues, anger, self-esteem struggles, and major life changes. Marisa writes plainly: life is hard and counseling can help.
Marisa uses straightforward, person-focused work in sessions. She aims to create a calm, supportive space where clients can name problems and try practical steps toward their goals. She encourages clients to find their own answers while offering tools and strategies for coping, communication, and emotional regulation.
Her background includes a Master of Arts degree in counseling and a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Spring Arbor University. She holds a counseling license from the state of Michigan and is a member of the Michigan Counseling Association. Her training covers anxiety, ADHD, parenting, grief and suicide prevention among other topics.
In sessions she blends approaches to match what a person needs. That can mean focusing on thoughts and behaviors, building stronger attachment patterns, or using skills to manage intense emotions. She explains the options and works with each person to choose a path that fits their life and goals.
Marisa lives in Michigan with her husband, two young children, and two active dogs. She values practical progress and steady support during difficult seasons.
Marisa uses straightforward, person-focused work in sessions. She aims to create a calm, supportive space where clients can name problems and try practical steps toward their goals. She encourages clients to find their own answers while offering tools and strategies for coping, communication, and emotional regulation.
Her background includes a Master of Arts degree in counseling and a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Spring Arbor University. She holds a counseling license from the state of Michigan and is a member of the Michigan Counseling Association. Her training covers anxiety, ADHD, parenting, grief and suicide prevention among other topics.
In sessions she blends approaches to match what a person needs. That can mean focusing on thoughts and behaviors, building stronger attachment patterns, or using skills to manage intense emotions. She explains the options and works with each person to choose a path that fits their life and goals.
Marisa lives in Michigan with her husband, two young children, and two active dogs. She values practical progress and steady support during difficult seasons.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
How different approaches guide online care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current ways of connecting. It helps people notice patterns in close relationships and try new ways of relating to reduce distance or reactivity.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns.
Finding the right approach is usually a joint process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, explain options, and try methods that fit the person’s life. Adjustments are made as work proceeds so the plan reflects real needs.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find that remote work makes it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduces travel time, and allows shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions can also make it simpler to include exercises or worksheets during the meeting and to practice skills between meetings. Licensed professionals can help you weigh these practical benefits and choose an approach that matches your goals.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, parenting strain, addictions, trauma and related issues. She also addresses caregiving stress, chronic illness challenges, and body image or eating and sleeping problems.
How would therapy feel day to day?
Sessions focus on clear, practical steps and open conversation. The work combines listening with skills practice to manage emotions and improve communication.
What experience does the therapist bring?
She has 12 years of clinical experience and training in a variety of areas including anxiety, ADHD, parenting, grief, and suicide prevention.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a Master of Arts in counseling, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan, and belongs to the Michigan Counseling Association.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
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 together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.