About Marissa
Marissa Fenner is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, life transitions, and ADHD-related challenges. She uses a calm, straightforward approach and aims to make small changes feel doable. Marissa writes clearly and talks in plain terms so families and individuals can understand next steps quickly.
Her sessions focus on practical tools and steady support. She listens first, then helps set clear goals that feel realistic.
Background and approach
Marissa works with clients to break down big problems into manageable steps and to build routines that reduce overwhelm. Marissa draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that help reduce reactivity.
Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy help keep the work goal-oriented and rooted in each person's priorities. She has five years of clinical experience and holds an LCSW, licensed in New York. In sessions she aims to be collaborative and straightforward, checking in about pace and progress.
People often come away with clearer next steps and practical strategies they can use between sessions. Marissa emphasizes transparency about the process and adjusts work to fit each person’s needs. If someone wants a therapist who focuses on doable changes and steady support, she encourages them to take the first step and complete the initial matching questionnaire.
How Marissa Uses Therapy Online to Support Change
Marissa often incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to see what helps. Mindfulness Therapy teaches short attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can be useful for stress and ADHD-related struggles.Finding the right approach is a team effort. Marissa works with each person to choose methods that match their goals and daily life. She checks in about what is working and adjusts techniques so the plan stays practical and manageable.
Online sessions offer several practical benefits. Video calls let people meet face to face when schedules make in-person visits difficult. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins, quick skill practice, or follow-up between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days while keeping work focused and goal-directed.
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- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English
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