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About Marissa

Marissa Bracco is an LCSW with 15 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, relationship struggles, and trauma. She writes plainly and listens closely to understand what each person needs. Her approach aims to reduce overwhelm and build practical skills one step at a time.

She spent much of her career working in schools and alongside children and families, so she is used to practical problem solving and short-term goal work.

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Background and approach

That background informs how she structures sessions and suggests strategies that fit day-to-day life. Marissa draws on what works for each person rather than a single fixed method. Marissa’s style is calm and welcoming.

She aims to create a neutral, non-judgmental space where people can talk about hard things. Building rapport comes first, then small steps toward clearer routines, better communication, and improved coping skills. Clinically she blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness when helpful.

That means sessions often focus on identifying unhelpful thinking, trying new behaviors, and practicing simple grounding or attention tools. Treatment plans are tailored to the specific issues a person wants to address. She also supports people with parenting stress, caregiving fatigue, body image and eating concerns, chronic illness, attachment or abandonment worries, and work or career stress.

Marissa works in Florida and conducts sessions in English. If someone decides to begin, she helps set clear goals and practical next steps.

Practical approaches for online care

Marissa commonly combines client-centered care with cognitive behavioral therapy to help people make concrete changes. Client-centered work focuses on listening and shaping goals that matter to the person, while cognitive behavioral techniques look at unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors to change outcomes.

She also draws on mindfulness practices when attention, stress reduction, or grounding exercises will help. Mindfulness here means simple breathing and attention skills that reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit each person’s life, and adjust plans based on what proves useful. That means sessions are flexible and focused on what the client wants to accomplish.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversations and skill coaching. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low or a person prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, between-session support, and people who prefer typing to talking. These options make scheduling easier and allow therapy to fit into busy lives.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Marissa help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting strain, and related concerns such as body image, chronic illness, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is calm and welcoming with an emphasis on building rapport. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer routines, and coping skills tailored to what each person wants to work on.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 15 years of experience in social work, much of it spent working in school settings and with children and families, which shapes her practical approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Florida as FL LCSW.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions conducted?
She works with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
What does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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