Many people come to therapy feeling stuck in painful patterns, alone in their struggles, or unsure whether healing is even possible. You might find yourself carrying the quiet hope that “if I just keep going, maybe things will get better,” but change still feels out of reach.

In therapy, we will work together to understand what keeps you feeling stuck and begin to make sense of your experiences. You will have space to slow down, reflect, and explore what you need for healing. I offer practical tools to help manage emotions, build healthier patterns, and strengthen relationships. My approach is warm, supportive, and adapted to what works best for you. If you would like, I can also include Christian principles as part of your healing process to create a deeper sense of meaning and hope.

​With time and support, you can begin to feel lighter and more at peace within yourself. The thoughts and memories that once felt overwhelming can start to lose their power. You may find that relationships begin to feel more manageable and balanced, allowing space for trust and connection to grow. Life can start to feel meaningful again, marked by a sense of stability, hope, and renewed purpose. My goal is for you to leave therapy feeling stronger, more grounded, and ready to move forward with clarity and confidence.​

For over 20 years, I’ve helped individuals, couples, and families heal from trauma and relational wounds. My experience includes four years serving at the VA, work in community mental health, and more than a decade owning and leading a private practice. Across these settings, I’ve witnessed how deeply people can heal when they feel truly seen, understood, and supported.

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If you are feeling overwhelmed trying to figure out where to start with therapy, you are not alone. Reaching out for help can feel intimidating, especially when you are already carrying stress, anxiety, trauma, or uncertainty about what kind of support you need. Marissa’s role is to help make that first step feel easier. Through consultation calls, she helps individuals feel heard, answers questions about the practice, and connects clients with the therapist who may be the best fit for their needs and goals.

Marissa is warm, approachable, and passionate about helping people feel comfortable throughout the process of starting therapy. Outside of the office, she enjoys hiking, spending time with her dog, volunteering with a local non-profit, and learning about history. She values creating a welcoming and supportive experience so you can feel more confident taking their next step toward healing.

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Do you ever feel like your past keeps replaying itself no matter how hard you try to move forward? Whether you’re wrestling with feelings of failure, self-harm, relationship challenges, intimacy issues, or the trauma of past abuse, I’m here to assist you in discovering hope and answers for moving forward. Maybe you are unsure of who you can trust. You want to heal, but part of you wonders if that is even possible. Maybe you have tried before, and it did not help. You are tired of being stuck in the same pain and just want to feel like yourself again.

My approach is direct, honest, and centered on you. I use trauma-informed care, Biblical principles, and evidence-based practices such as DBT and EFT to create a grounded path toward healing. Together we will explore the emotional, relational, and spiritual layers of your story so you can begin to reclaim your voice and sense of safety. Expect a judgment-free zone where you’ll encounter a variety of techniques tailored to suit you and your specific needs.

In our sessions, you can expect genuine connection and practical tools that fit your real life. We will work together to identify what is keeping you stuck and find strategies that help you move toward peace and confidence. My goal is for you to feel safe, understood, and equipped to move forward, not just coping but truly healing. I believe therapy should feel like a partnership where you feel supported, seen, and guided as you take each step toward becoming whole again.

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