About Marissa
Credentials
Pre-Licensed Professional Counselor, Pennsylvania
Certified Elementary and Secondary School Counselor, Pennsylvania
Education
PhD Candidate (2024) Educational Psychology, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Master of Science, School and Mental Health Counseling, University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science, Education: Middle and Secondary, Saint Joseph's University
Therapy Approach and Style
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.
Qualifications
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.
Languages
Understands Spanish and Italian
Outside of Therapy
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.
Pre-Licensed Professional Counselor, Pennsylvania
Certified Elementary and Secondary School Counselor, Pennsylvania
Education
PhD Candidate (2024) Educational Psychology, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Master of Science, School and Mental Health Counseling, University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science, Education: Middle and Secondary, Saint Joseph's University
Therapy Approach and Style
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.
Qualifications
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.
Languages
Understands Spanish and Italian
Outside of Therapy
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.
Session Rate
$150 per 50 minute
$150 per 50 minute