- Warm and nonjudgmental
- Skill focused
- Goal oriented
About Marissa
Marissa Raskin is a licensed mental health counselor in New York with over 10 years of experience. She combines practical skills and steady support to help people manage stress, anxiety, and life changes. Marissa takes a respectful and nonjudgmental approach in sessions. She uses clear, everyday language and focuses on what will help now.
She earned a dual master’s degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Forensic Psychology and Forensic Mental Health Counseling. Before that she studied Criminal Justice and Psychology at the University at Albany. That background informs her work with people who have faced trauma, legal involvement, or substance use concerns.
In session she listens first and then builds a plan with each person. She draws on client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the person in front of her. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to break down unhelpful thinking and to practice different behaviors.
Mindfulness practices are offered to help reduce reactivity and increase calm during stressful moments. Motivational interviewing is used when someone wants help making a change, for example with substance use or quitting smoking or vaping. These tools are mixed to fit the goals a person brings to therapy.
Marissa works with a wide range of concerns, including panic disorder and panic attacks, grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, workplace issues, and attention challenges. People who want practical strategies, a compassionate listener, and a clear plan typically find her approach helpful.
How Marissa Uses Talk Therapy and Skills Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the persons priorities and values. It means sessions start with what matters most and the therapist follows the clients lead to shape goals and pacing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It provides step-by-step strategies to reduce anxiety, manage panic attacks, and change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. Marissa will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts plans over time as progress or new concerns appear.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commute time, and maintain regular check-ins. It can also allow for shorter or more frequent meetings when practicing skills between sessions. Talk with the therapist about scheduling, session length, and how to structure visits to match daily routines.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Marissa commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and related concerns like grief and relationship strain. Panic disorder and panic attacks are listed among her focus areas.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm, empathetic, supportive, and inclusive. She listens first and then builds practical steps together.
What is her professional background?
She has over 10 years of clinical experience and holds a dual masters degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Forensic Psychology and Forensic Mental Health Counseling.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.