- Warm approachable style
- Goal focused work
- Strengths based
About Marissa
Marissa Boscia-Wittekind is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in New York who approaches therapy as a collaboration. She invites honest communication so sessions stay focused on goals that matter to each person. Her manner is warm and engaged, and she aims to help people feel heard and understood from the start.
She uses a mix of client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral tools, and solution-focused strategies to help people change unhelpful patterns. Sessions often begin with building rapport, reviewing background, and setting clear, practical goals together. Marissa emphasizes working from strengths and identifying small steps that lead to noticeable change.
Clients who bring stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, or life transitions can explore concrete skills for coping. She also supports people concerned about addictions, postpartum depression, attachment issues, and social anxiety. Conversations may include breathing and relaxation practices, emotional regulation ideas, and behavior-focused skill building.
Marissa describes therapy as a place to get unstuck and to try new ways of responding. She aims to guide people toward clearer choices while respecting their lived experience. Her sessions are described by the materials as collaborative and practical, with a focus on solutions that fit everyday life.
With eleven years of experience, Marissa combines a strengths-based view with goal-directed work. She invites clients to be active partners in deciding what to work on and how progress will be measured. The result is a focused, down-to-earth approach for those seeking change.
How Marissa's Approaches Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building trust. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what is said, and helps people find their own solutions for issues like parenting stress or relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, realistic steps toward clear goals. Sessions identify what already works and enlarge those patterns to create steady progress.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can be adjusted as progress is tracked and goals evolve.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use these approaches to focus on concrete skills and goal-driven change in a way that aims to fit everyday life.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
New York, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Marissa commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and life changes. Additional focuses include addictions, parenting and family concerns, postpartum depression, and social anxiety.
What is Marissa's therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, combining client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques. Sessions focus on setting goals and trying small, useful strategies.
How much experience does she have?
Marissa has eleven years of experience working with people on a range of concerns and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an MA and is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in New York.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy here?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.