Accepted insurance & self-pay

Marissa doesn't accept any insurers.

Check-out the out-of-pocket rates below.

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

I am glad you are here. I'm Marissa, an LCSW with over a decade of clinical experience in mental health. I graduated from NYU's Silver School of Social Work in 2016 with honors. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I worked in law serving underserved populations, but found it difficult to make the impact I wanted, so I pivoted to this more balanced career. I bring knowledge of modalities like psychodynamic psychotherapy, EMDR, DBT, and CBT, along with a broad lens on systems from my law background. I am warm, relational, and love seeing my clients make progress. You will have my undivided attention and a safe space in every session.

My areas of focus include addiction—I've worked in detox, inpatient, and outpatient programs, and served as Clinical Director for two outpatient programs. Addiction and mental health often go hand-in-hand, so I treat both concurrently. I use EMDR for trauma, CBT and DBT for emotion regulation, and a psychoanalytic/psychodynamic approach in sessions.

Please do not hesitate to take this step with me. You will feel safe, heard, seen, assured, and positive in the initial session and following. I invite you to reach out and start your journey with me.

"My personal experience with trauma and loss was the catalyst for a major career change and was completely life altering. From there, I was drawn to a profession in healing. It has given me an authentic understanding of how we are impacted by painful life experiences and the ability to connect with my clients on a meaningful level. My own experiences have made me resilient, something that I wish for is to support my clients in empowerment, and to find their own resilience along the healing journey."

Get to know Marissa

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

I was an attorney and not happy with my work because I felt like I was not able to truly help my clients on the same level that I am as a therapist. It was also a toxic work culture in law. In 2014, I had my own traumatic, sudden loss of a loved one, and this was the catalyst for a career change to become a mental health provider. After taking some time off, and seeking out my own mental health treatment, I went back for my MSW in 2016 and have been practicing ever since.

What types of clients do you work best with?

Adults.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?

It is a process. Do not give up. I commend you for being here and taking this first step. It can be scary to think about opening up to a complete stranger, and I totally feel that, but I am here for you and it does work.

What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?

We will get to know each other. We will gather a history and figure out what problems are the ones that are most pressing and challenging. We will develop a treatment plan to address these issues.

What personal experiences or values inform your practice as a therapist/provider?

Openness. Relatability. Empathy. Directness.

How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?

Everybody is unique. We figure out the inner workings together.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesAnxiety, Depression, Addiction, Trauma / PTSD, Mood Disorders, Domestic Violence, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Body Image Issues, Body Dysmorphia, Bipolar Disorder, Antisocial Personality, Anger Management, Alcohol Use, Coping Skills, Codependency, Chronic Illness/Pain, Caregivers, Career Counseling, Internet Addiction, Infidelity, Infertility, Impulse Control Disorders, Grief, Gender Identity / Transgender, Gambling, First Responders, Family Conflict, Dual Diagnosis, Domestic Abuse, Divorce, Military / Veteran, Men’s Issues, Marital & Premarital, Life Transition, LGBTQIA+, Racial Identity, Psychosis, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Personality Disorders, Performance Anxiety, Panic Attack, Open Relationships / Non-Monogamy, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Obesity, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Substance Use, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Social Anxiety, Sexual Addiction, Sexual Abuse, Sex Therapy, Seniors & Geriatric, Self-Harming, Self Esteem, Relationships, Women’s Issues, Weight Loss, Video Game Addiction, Thinking Disorders, Testing & Evaluation, Suicidal Ideation

ApproachesAttachment-Based, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Culturally Sensitive, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Jungian, Interpersonal, Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Person-Centered Therapy, Multicultural, Prolonged Exposure (PE), Positive Psychology, Trauma-Focused, Strength-Based Therapy, Somatic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Schema Therapy, Relational, Reality Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)