- Client-centered focus
- Mindfulness included
- Practical coping skills
About Marissa
Marissa Bracco, LCSW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She also supports those dealing with grief, parenting strain, ADHD, codependency, and changes in career or life circumstances. Her tone is calm and welcoming and she aims to build trust from the first session.
Marissa draws on 15 years of experience. Much of that time was spent in school settings working with children and families, and she has worked with people who have depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and mood disorders. She has also supported people through financial crises, adjustment to change, and the effects of trauma and abuse.
Her counseling style is neutral and nonjudgmental. She centers the person in the room and focuses on clear, practical steps. Sessions usually combine client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness when helpful.
Treatment plans and goals are created together and tailored to what each person wants to address. That might mean short-term solution-focused work, or a longer process that looks at patterns and past experiences affecting current life. Marissa emphasizes small, manageable steps so progress feels realistic.
She welcomes a direct conversation about priorities and what someone hopes to change. Marissa aims to help people build skills for coping, improving communication, and managing emotions so daily life feels more manageable.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening with empathy and following the client's lead. It helps when someone needs space to talk things through and set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses straightforward exercises to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with change. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit the client's needs, goals, and preferences. Together they can try short-term solution-focused work or a longer path that addresses deeper patterns, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Confirm session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example sessions can be scheduled around work or school, and brief check-ins may be possible when a full session isn't practical. Online sessions also reduce travel time and can make attending more consistent. Licensed professionals tailor techniques and homework to whatever setup the client uses, so practical daily tools translate across formats.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, eating and sleeping struggles, ADHD, and codependency among other concerns.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
The approach is calm and welcoming with a neutral, nonjudgmental stance. Therapy blends client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral tools and mindfulness as needed.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She has 15 years of experience working in clinical and school settings, including time supporting people with mood disorders, neurodivergent conditions, and trauma.
What credentials and region are listed?
The therapist holds an LCSW credential and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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