- CBT and mindfulness
- Family and parenting focus
- LMHC in Hawaii
About Marissa
Marissa Yoshikawa-Machado is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Hawaii who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and family concerns. She supports clients coping with life changes, self-esteem issues, relationship strain, and workplace challenges. Marissa speaks English and aims to make reaching out feel straightforward and doable.
Her approach blends practical tools with calm awareness. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect feelings, and Mindfulness Therapy, which builds present-moment noticing and stress management. She also follows Client-Centered Therapy principles, putting the person's experience and goals at the center of sessions.
Marissa draws on four years of counseling experience in a range of settings. That background includes helping people with communication problems, isolation or loneliness, guilt and shame, and the practical work of rebuilding self-love. She frames sessions as a place to talk through current struggles and past difficulties without judgment.
In session, she focuses on clear skills and small steps people can try between meetings. Conversations are collaborative and paced to match what feels manageable. The aim is to help clients make steady progress toward the goals they set.
To begin, readers are asked to use the site Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is arranged according to therapist availability so clients can book times that fit their routine.
How these approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. The therapist offers empathy and responds to what matters most to the client, helping them feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches clear, practical skills to change unhelpful habits and reduce anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness Therapy builds noticing skills, teaching short practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm in daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration can include trying a few techniques and adjusting the plan based on what helps most.
The original profile does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full in-person visit is hard to arrange. Some formats use less bandwidth or do not require being on camera, which can help people manage how therapy fits into their day. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and mindfulness exercises for remote sessions, making concrete practice possible between meetings.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Marissa supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and family concerns. She also helps with communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, self-love, and workplace issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She emphasizes practical skills, gentle exploration of feelings, and building tools to handle everyday challenges.
What experience does she bring?
She has four years of experience working in various counseling settings. That experience includes helping people with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and communication difficulties.
What credential and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, shown as LMHC, and practices in Hawaii.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work together?
Use the Start Therapy button on the site, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.