- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Attachment focus
About Marissa
Marissa Gurello is an MA, LMHC licensed in Massachusetts with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults, adolescents, and children on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and related issues such as caregiver stress and social anxiety and phobia.
Marissa focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions center on clear goals and what the client wants to change. She uses a strength-oriented tone and a collaborative stance, asking questions and offering tools rather than lecturing.
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques alongside client-centered ways of talking through challenges. That means identifying unhelpful thoughts, trying small behavior changes, and reflecting on personal values. Clients often work on communication skills, building self-compassion, and lowering day-to-day anxiety.
Marissa pays attention to attachment concerns, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and women's issues as they come up in sessions. She supports people managing caregiver strain and helps them find practical ways to reduce stress and improve relationships.
Sessions aim to be personable and goal-focused. Marissa collaborates with each person to pick strategies that fit their life and pace. She encourages small experiments between meetings to test new behaviors and build confidence.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Marissa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test thoughts that increase anxiety or keep them stuck. CBT involves tracking thoughts and trying small behavior experiments to see what changes in mood or confidence.She also works from a client-centered perspective, offering reflective listening and open questions to help people clarify values and goals. This approach supports work on attachment issues, communication problems, and self-esteem by creating more accurate self-understanding.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. Marissa will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and day-to-day life, adjusting methods as progress or needs change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. They can also allow someone to join a session without being on camera or to schedule meetings that fit around work or caregiving responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and related issues like social anxiety and phobia.
What is her approach in sessions?
Her style is collaborative and strength-oriented, using conversation, reflection, and practical exercises to address goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working with adults, adolescents, and children.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an MA and is an LMHC licensed in Massachusetts.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.