- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship focus
- Parenting support
About Marissa
Marissa Torres is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who uses practical, collaborative therapy to help people move forward. She meets clients where they are and focuses on realistic steps rather than long, drawn-out analysis. Her style is down-to-earth and goal-focused, aimed at helping people feel more fulfilled and clear about their next steps.
Marissa often works with people dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship concerns. She also supports those facing parenting challenges, struggles with intimacy, grief, addictions, and changes in career or life direction. Communication problems and social anxiety are additional areas she addresses.
Her approach mixes several therapeutic methods to match individual needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take committed steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is used for exploring relationship patterns and emotional connection.
Marissa aims for short-term progress that feels meaningful. Sessions focus on small, doable changes and new ways of relating to feelings and problems. She encourages clients to try practical tools between meetings to build momentum.
With 12 years of experience, Marissa brings steady clinical experience while keeping sessions approachable and practical. Sessions are conducted in English, and she does accept international clients. To begin, prospective clients use the site Start Therapy flow to match and schedule according to availability.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Marissa commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people identify what matters to them and take small, value-driven steps forward. ACT can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and getting unstuck by focusing on action more than endless thought work. Client-Centered Therapy is another strand of her work that centers on listening and responding to each person's experience so they feel understood and more able to make choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy provides concrete tools to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is often useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to try methods that fit a person's goals and preferences. Together they decide what to focus on and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking because formats were not specified in the biography. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to continue work during life transitions and while living in a different region. Ask about the specific session choices available when you complete the Start Therapy questionnaire to match scheduling and practical needs.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Marissa help with?
She focuses on anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, parenting, grief, addictions, self-esteem, and related concerns like communication problems and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, emphasizing practical steps and short-term progress rather than prolonged analysis.
How much experience does she have?
Marissa has 12 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential and is based in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the therapist's biography does not list specific formats.
How is cost handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.