I provide psychotherapy for anxiety, depression & Relationship challenges. My specialties include helping students with transitioning to college. I also offer counseling for Grief & Loss, developing healthy coping, challenges with motivation, executive functioning, career counseling & other life things.
I work from a cognitive behavioral framework and problem solving approach. I strongly believe in building a rapport with my clients through a therapeutic relationship which fosters openness and acceptance. I take a direct approach in helping my clients recognize their strengths and work towards growth.
I am licensed to practice in the state of Pennsylvania. I offer therapy sessions by video and work with clients between the ages 18-30.
Dr. Marissa Kimmel
PhD, LPC, MSEd
Education
PhD Educational Psychology, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
MSEd School and Mental Health Counseling, University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors in Middle & Secondary Education from Saint Joseph's University
Licensed Professional Counselor, Pennsylvania
Certified Elementary & Secondary School Counselor, Pennsylvania
Licensure & Certifications
I have known that I wanted to be in a helping profession since I was young. I had an amazing counselor in High School who I found myself going to regularly to get help for my friends. I was also the person that all of my friends came to talk to and the person that my friends asked for advice. When I needed support to help them, I would reach out to my counselor. Seeing how much students trusted him and turned to him made me want to one day be that person for others.
I went to college for education with the goal of going to graduate school for counseling, and I had the opportunity to do so. I have loved working with students in the school setting around mental health and extending that to working with college and graduate students in a therapeutic setting.
What brought me to this profession
Academia
Part-time Lecturer and Seminar Leader, Penn GSE’s counseling program
Outside of therapy
Mozzarella (Ella)
My Therapy dog
Walks with Ella, traveling, time with family and friends, concerts, comedy shows, theater + dancing, cooking and baking.