- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Marissa
Marissa Bracco is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
She spent much of her career in school settings supporting children and families. That work included helping people managing ADHD, autism spectrum differences, mood disorders, OCD, and behavior challenges. She has also supported people dealing with financial strain, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and major life adjustments.
Her counseling style is calm and neutral. She focuses on building rapport early so people feel understood and can talk about what matters most. Sessions emphasize clear communication and practical steps rather than clinical language.
Marissa blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices. She uses these approaches to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, try new behaviors, and develop simple coping skills that fit daily life. Trauma-focused tools are used when past harm is part of the concern.
Expect sessions that look at what you want to change and how to get there in small, concrete steps. Treatment plans are created with the person in the room and adjusted as needs shift. Marissa practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English.
Her background in schools and community settings informs a practical style that aims to make coping strategies usable at home, work, and in social situations.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in the room. It means the therapist listens, reflects what she hears, and helps the client set goals. This approach supports issues like relationship struggles, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers practical exercises to test and change unhelpful thoughts and to try new behaviors. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger management.
Mindfulness Therapy adds short attention and breathing practices to increase awareness and reduce reactivity. These practices can be useful for stress, anxiety, and managing physical symptoms tied to emotion.
Finding the best mix of approaches is part of the first sessions. The therapist works together with each person to identify goals and decide which methods to try first, adjusting the plan as needed.
If you plan to try online sessions, confirm which session formats she currently offers before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into work or family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Online work also makes it possible to practice skills in everyday settings and bring real-life situations directly into conversation.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and related challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is calm and neutral, focused on building rapport and practical steps. Sessions emphasize clear communication and actionable skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience, including extensive work in school settings with children and families and with a range of mood and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Florida.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.