Marissa is accepting new clients..

Welcome! My name is Marissa and I work alongside survivors as they reclaim their lives after traumatic experiences so they can access joy and security in the present and reconnect with their hope for the future.

It can be hard to be a person in the world sometimes, especially if life has taught you that you have to act a certain way in order to be safe or that something terrible will happen if you are not "perfect." Maybe you find yourself spending so much energy trying to appease the people around you that you feel like there is no space left for you, but then the idea of trying to figure out who you are or talking about your past seems so scary that you get overwhelmed before you even start. Many of my people have these concerns when we first meet but together we are able to navigate life's ups & downs and regain a sense of safety through mind & body healing. I believe that everyone is capable and deserving of this and I am hopeful that, together, we can establish this for you as well.

My people describe me as gentle, yet empowering. By leading with curiosity and compassion, you can expect to have an anti-oppressive partner who will move at your pace, support you in managing day-to-day stressors and stand beside you as you unpack meanings-made from past experiences, if you decide it serves you.

Together, we can explore your personal strengths that have gotten you this far, examine ways to set boundaries that feel safe so you feel valued in relationships, practice grounding skills so you feel empowered to manage emotional experiences, learn to connect with body sensations so you feel safe in your body and, if you choose, identify painful experiences and reprocess them with EMDR. Everyone has the ability to self-heal no matter how "out of reach" it may seem. By tapping into your unique inner resources we can enhance your connection to your truest self so that your present and future are not defined by your past. You have the ability to create the life you want and I would be honored to work alongside you as you secure the life you deserve.

Marissa sees:
- Adolescents
- Adults 18-65
- Older Adults 65+
- Couples

Specialties:
- Adult Manifestations of Childhood Trauma
- Sexual Trauma
- Attachment Trauma
- Alleviating the Stress of Perfectionism & People
-Pleasing Behavior
- Improving Self-Esteem while Navigating Life Transitions
- Self-Exploration
- Navigating Relationships
- Processing Grief