Life can feel overwhelming when relationships are strained, emotions feel difficult to manage, or you feel stuck and unsure how to move forward. Marissa is dedicated to helping clients find clarity, healing, and practical steps toward meaningful growth.

Marissa is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who holds a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Eastern Nazarene College and earned her undergraduate degree in psychology from Lasell University.

She works with children, teens, young adults, individuals, and couples across diverse backgrounds and life experiences. Marissa provides premarital and marital counseling and is passionate about helping couples strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and deepen connection. She also supports children and adolescents in developing emotional regulation, coping skills, and healthy interpersonal patterns appropriate to their developmental stage.

Her clinical approach is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and respect for each client’s personal values and goals. She strives to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make lasting change.

Rooted in her Christian faith, Marissa integrates faith into the therapeutic process when desired by the client. She believes healing involves emotional growth as well as spiritual wholeness, and she thoughtfully incorporates faith-based perspectives while maintaining ethical and professional care. Making a meaningful difference in her clients' lives and contributing to community well-being are central to her work.

In Marissa’s free time she enjoys spending time with her family and her friends. She loves serving at her church, going to the beach, hiking, taking long walks, and having a good adventure.