About Marissa
Marissa Fenner offers straightforward help for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or major life changes. She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - based in New York. She keeps sessions practical and focused so parents and busy adults can fit therapy into their lives.
Her approach is warm and collaborative. She listens first and then helps people set small, realistic goals. Sessions often include skill-building, simple cognitive techniques, and mindfulness practices to calm intense feelings and improve day-to-day functioning.
Background and approach
Marissa draws on several practical methods, including cognitive behavioral ideas to spot and change unhelpful thoughts. She uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. Solution-focused techniques help identify what is already working and build on it.
She has five years of experience working with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and coping with life transitions. In sessions she emphasizes clear steps, homework that fits into busy schedules, and measurable progress people can notice between meetings. People who choose her often want direct tools and steady support rather than long, open-ended therapy.
Her style is patient and goal-oriented, and she moves at a pace the client is comfortable with. Sessions are conducted in English and use formats that suit the person's daily routine.
How Marissa Uses Practical Approaches Online
Marissa uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice thoughts that increase anxiety or low mood, and then try different actions to change those patterns. This approach is useful for everyday worries, repeated negative thinking, and tackling tasks that feel overwhelming.She also integrates mindfulness techniques to teach simple breathing and attention exercises. These tools help reduce reactivity, manage stress in the moment, and improve focus for people with ADHD or busy schedules. Motivational interviewing is another tool she uses to help clients find their own reasons to make changes and to build commitment to small steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will listen to the client's goals and preferences and then recommend methods that fit their life. The plan is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people juggling work, parenting, or school. Video calls let you practice skills in real time. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or keeping momentum between sessions. These formats make it easier to use therapy consistently while accommodating a busy routine.
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- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English