Therapy with Marissa
Marissa takes a direct approach in guiding her clients- helping them recognize their strengths to foster personal growth. Her style is relationship-oriented. She focuses on building a safe, supportive environment for her clients through a strong therapeutic rapport and centers the relationship around openness and acceptance. She implements Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Marissa takes a direct approach in guiding her clients- helping them recognize their strengths to foster personal growth. Her style is relationship-oriented. She focuses on building a safe, supportive environment for her clients through a strong therapeutic rapport and centers the relationship around openness and acceptance. She implements Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Education
PhD (2024) Educational Psychology, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Master of Science in Education (2016) School & Mental Health Counseling, University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science in Education (2014) Middle & Secondary, Saint Joseph's University
PhD (2024) Educational Psychology, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Master of Science in Education (2016) School & Mental Health Counseling, University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science in Education (2014) Middle & Secondary, Saint Joseph's University
Experience & Clinical Trainings
Marissa was a Group Facilitator for a non-profit organization called SpeakUp, where she helped adolescents and the adults in their lives communicate effectively on controversial topics such as: drugs & alcohol, stress & mental health, sex & relationships, pressure & expectations, race, diversity & inclusion.
Marissa has specialty trainings in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Anxiety Management, Grief Counseling, Special Education, and College Admissions Counseling. Prior to entering the field of therapy, she was a certified school teacher in PA & NJ.
In addition to her role here at Live Better, she is a High School Counselor at Garnett Valley located in Philadelphia, PA.
Marissa was a Group Facilitator for a non-profit organization called SpeakUp, where she helped adolescents and the adults in their lives communicate effectively on controversial topics such as: drugs & alcohol, stress & mental health, sex & relationships, pressure & expectations, race, diversity & inclusion.
Marissa has specialty trainings in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Anxiety Management, Grief Counseling, Special Education, and College Admissions Counseling. Prior to entering the field of therapy, she was a certified school teacher in PA & NJ.
In addition to her role here at Live Better, she is a High School Counselor at Garnett Valley located in Philadelphia, PA.
Languages
Understands Spanish and Italian
Understands Spanish and Italian
About Marissa
Marissa loves to travel and learn about different parts of the world through food, music, and cultural experiences.
During college she had the opportunity to study abroad in Rome. She loves to go back and visit in summer. She also loves dancing and has been taking Salsa and Bachata lessons. She likes to attend concerts, comedy shows as well as spending time with her dog and loved ones.
Marissa loves to travel and learn about different parts of the world through food, music, and cultural experiences.
During college she had the opportunity to study abroad in Rome. She loves to go back and visit in summer. She also loves dancing and has been taking Salsa and Bachata lessons. She likes to attend concerts, comedy shows as well as spending time with her dog and loved ones.
Service Fee
$200 for 50 minutes
$200 for 50 minutes