- Values-based goals
- Short practical plans
- Collaborative process
About Marissa
Marissa Herrera is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting challenges. She works with clients dealing with identity questions, relationship strain, addiction, attention differences, and life transitions. Her tone is direct and collaborative for people who want practical steps forward.
Marissa favors approaches that center the client’s goals. She uses methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice patterns, try new behaviors, and set values-based goals. She also draws on solution-focused techniques and motivational interviewing to clarify priorities and build simple plans.
In practice she emphasizes clients’ control over change. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful beliefs, test small experiments, and track progress in everyday life. That can look like creating short behavior plans, shifting thinking patterns, or rehearsing different ways to handle difficult conversations.
Her background includes eight years working across a range of mental health settings in Georgia. Marissa describes her approach as client-directive and recovery-oriented, focusing on concrete steps rather than long lectures. She encourages people to reconnect with what matters and to rebuild confidence through manageable tasks.
People who value straightforward feedback and practical exercises often find her style useful. Prospective clients should use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people get clearer about their values and take small actions that match those values. It focuses less on removing difficult thoughts and more on living a meaningful life despite them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and uses short exercises to change reactions and reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Both approaches aim for practical skills people can use between sessions.EMDR is used to process past disturbing memories by guiding attention while recalling material, which can reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions. It is often used when trauma continues to affect day-to-day functioning and people want a structured way to work through those memories.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and adapt methods based on what the client needs. That means sessions are collaborative and may blend ACT, CBT, solution-focused steps, and motivational interviewing to fit the person's situation.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce commute time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people practice skills in the settings where they live and work, which helps translate therapy lessons into everyday routines.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Marissa commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addiction, ADHD, and relationship and parenting concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-directive and practical, using clear steps and experiments to help people change unhelpful patterns.
What is her professional background?
She has eight years of experience working in various mental health settings and populations within Georgia.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Georgia.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy arrangement?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.