I know firsthand how scary it can be to reach out for help and let someone in on your struggles. It can feel devastating when an area of your life feels like it's not working. The guilt and overwhelm that comes when your attempts to make changes are short lived. My role as a therapist is to support you through the ebbs and flows of life as well as provide you a trustworthy therapeutic relationship to work through past and present experiences or stuck points in relationships that are keeping you from feeling content and well.

My empathetic, playful approach assists my clients in feeling heard and comfortable within our therapeutic relationship. I will help you understand your history, experiences and how to get to know yourself. With the help of mindfulness strategies and learning how to support your physical body, you will begin to feel more present and grounded so you can feel more fulfilled. 

I work with children, utilizing a child centered, play therapy approach, teens and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, a lack of clarity, decision paralysis, life transitions and relationship/peer struggles. I have also worked with eating disorders and body image distress across different settings. Additionally, I have experience working with children and teens on the Autism Spectrum. 

Marissa earned a Master’s in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy at  Antioch University.

Marissa is available to see clients in person in our office in Redondo Beach, CA or via telehealth.