- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness exercises
- Motivational interviewing
About Marissa
Marissa Raskin is a New York licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 10 years of experience. She works with people facing anxiety, stress, substance use, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, as well as trauma and problems connected to the criminal justice system.
She trained in psychology and forensic mental health counseling and brings that background into practical sessions. Conversations focus on what is happening now and which patterns are getting in the way. She uses clear, evidence-based methods and guides people through small, concrete steps they can try between meetings.
Her approach is based on Client-Centered Therapy blended with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, and Motivational Interviewing. That mix supports people who want straightforward tools for panic, social anxiety and phobia, or trouble managing urges tied to substance use.
Sessions tend to focus on setting manageable goals, noticing thoughts and behaviors, and rehearsing new responses in real situations. She also addresses related life topics such as work stress, caregiving strain, blended family issues, and isolation.
Marissa keeps language plain and direct and avoids stigmatizing labels. She works in English and practices in New York. To begin, visitors follow the site’s matching steps and schedule a first session.
How her methods translate to online sessions
Marissa draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep conversations focused on the person in front of her, listening and responding to what matters most. That approach helps when sorting priorities and deciding what to work on first.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and then tests small behavior changes. CBT is a common choice for panic, social anxiety and phobia, and managing patterns linked to substance use.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which techniques to use based on their goals, needs, and comfort level. That can mean focusing on thought records, short mindfulness practices, or using motivational interviewing steps to strengthen readiness for change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let people use mindfulness exercises and CBT tools between sessions. Licensed professionals adapt these approaches to practical, real-world problems rather than promising a particular outcome.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, relationship and parenting issues, and social anxiety and phobia, among other areas.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a direct, respectful approach that combines Client-Centered methods with CBT, mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing to set concrete goals.
How long has she been practicing?
She has about 10 years of clinical experience working as a counselor and therapist.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a New York LMHC and provides services based in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the US?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.