Grief, School Issues, Parenting, Family Conflict, Substance Use, Alcohol Use, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Career Counseling, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress

Couples/Marriage Counseling, Individual Counseling

In Person & Online in Woodridge, IL

10 years in practice

Ages served: 11-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Marissa accepts 29 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Anthem

Cigna | Evernorth

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois BCBS | PPO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois BCBS | PPO - Blue Choice

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

Carelon

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Compsych

Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Medica

Medicare IL

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Oscar Health

Quest Behavioral Health

Railroad Medicare

Tricare West

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$200

first session

$170

subsequent sessions

About Marissa

Marissa Hatcher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in mental health. She specializes in treating adults and adolescents dealing with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, and trauma. Marissa has worked in a variety of settings including both inpatient and outpatient care. Throughout her experience, Marissa has found her role in supporting her clients as they work through what led them to seek therapy. She aids individuals in understanding the underlying causes of issues while building effective coping strategies to deal with stress and other difficult emotions.

Marissa has her Master's in Social Work from Aurora University and is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She is well-versed in dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy and provides person-centered treatment that is solution- and goals-focused.

Marissa has seen firsthand the power of therapy to improve the quality of people's lives. Mindful introspection is a wonderful way to empower yourself, and Marissa looks forward to working with you to build the strategies to become the best version of you.

"I believe your feelings are valid, your voice deserves to be heard, and you are allowed to take up space."

Get to know Marissa

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

When I was young, a social worker entered my life and gave me the tools I needed to succeed. It inspired me to want to be that change for others.

What types of clients do you work with best?

I have worked with a wide variety of clients, and I appreciate when clients show up as their authentic self.

What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

I am most excited to work with clients who are enthusiastic about doing the work.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew?

The most powerful thing you can do is to ask for help.

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

I have seen first hand the challenge clients face in accessing mental health services, and felt that this was the perfect place to address that.

What inspires you?

I am inspired by people who show up even on their hardest day.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

Getting a deeper understating of who you are and starting to build a therapeutic relationship.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

I want to validate your experiences and allow your voice to be heard.

What should clients know about you before scheduling a first session?

I am here to support you and give you the tools to thrive.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

During my time off, I spend time with family, friends, and my dog.

What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?

I am driven to end each day better than the day before.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesGrief, School Issues, Parenting, Family Conflict, Substance Use, Alcohol Use, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Career Counseling, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Step-Family / Blended Family Issues, Sports Performance, Social Anxiety, Personality Disorders, Performance Anxiety, Peer Relationships, Panic Attack, Mood Disorders, Marital & Premarital, First Responders, Dual Diagnosis, Codependency, Caregivers, Agoraphobia, Trauma / PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Relationships, Life Transition, Bipolar Disorder, Addiction, ADHD, Women’s Issues, Self Esteem, Infidelity, Coping Skills, Divorce

ApproachesSchema Therapy, Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic, Culturally Sensitive, Strength-Based Therapy, Interpersonal, Structural Family Therapy (SFT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Person-Centered Therapy, Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychotherapy, Family / Marital, Discernment Counseling, Any / Eclectic, Family Systems, Attachment-Based, Relational, Reality Therapy, Positive Psychology, Narrative, Motivational Interviewing, Gestalt, Adlerian, Humanistic / Rogerian