About Marisa
Marisa Richardson is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 25 years of professional experience in Missouri. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, cope with grief and loss, and find motivation when depression or low self-esteem make daily life harder. She approaches each person with sensitivity and respect and aims to make the first steps into therapy feel doable.
In sessions she tailors conversation and the plan to what each person needs. She draws on Client-Centered methods to keep the focus on the person's experience. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral techniques when patterns of thought and behavior are getting in the way.
Marisa blends mindfulness practices and solution-focused strategies when helpful. That means simple grounding or breathing skills alongside goal-oriented steps to try between meetings. The approach is practical and paced to what a person can manage day to day.
She also addresses issues that often come with life transitions - caregiver stress, workplace tension, money worries, and feelings of isolation. Panic disorder and panic attacks are listed among areas she helps people with, and she brings routine skills to reduce the intensity of those moments.
Marisa aims to create a calm, respectful environment where people can talk honestly about what bothers them. She encourages small, steady changes and checks in on what is working as therapy progresses.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Marisa commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that translate well to remote work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and letting the person's goals guide the conversation, which helps build trust and clarify what to work on. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns, useful for anxiety and panic-related moments.She also incorporates mindfulness practices when helpful, offering simple breathing and grounding exercises that people can try between sessions. Deciding which combination of approaches to use is collaborative; the therapist and the person figure out what fits their needs, goals, and preferences as they go.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people practice skills in their everyday settings and bring those experiences back to sessions for discussion.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, workplace issues, money worries, and panic disorder and panic attacks.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a collaborative, down-to-earth style that centers the person's experience. Sessions mix listening with practical steps and skills to try between meetings.
How long has she practiced?
She has over 25 years of professional work experience in behavioral health and social services.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How do fees and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.