- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Mindfulness techniques
About Marissa
Marissa Bracco is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 15 years of experience. She works with adults coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and related issues such as ADHD and self-esteem. She also helps people facing changes at work, parenting strain, and problems with intimacy and communication.
Before moving into private practice, much of her work took place in school settings supporting children and families, and she has experience with conditions like autism spectrum differences and mood disorders. That background informs how she notices patterns that trace back to early family roles and attachment experiences. Her experience includes supporting people through adoption and foster care questions, abandonment concerns, and blended family dynamics.
Her counseling style combines client-centered principles with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer ways of thinking that reduce distress. She uses solution-focused steps when people want concrete changes in daily routines or relationships.
In sessions she aims to build rapport and keep a neutral, nonjudgmental stance. She encourages people to name specific goals and then tries interventions that fit those goals. Treatment planning is collaborative and adapted over time.
Marissa works in Florida and conducts sessions in English. She does not accept international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling options.
Approaches in remote sessions and how they help
Marissa uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy in her work. Client-centered work means listening closely to what a person says and shaping sessions around their priorities; it helps clarify goals and builds a working relationship. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms.She also draws on mindfulness techniques when helpful, teaching simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. These practices can be used alongside talking therapies to help manage stress, sleep problems, and anger.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. She will discuss options, try small steps, and adjust approaches based on what the client finds useful and achievable. Goals and techniques are chosen together rather than imposed.
The original biography did not list which online formats she uses, so confirm session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Some people prefer video for face-to-face interaction while others find phone sessions simpler when they need lower data use or a quicker conversation. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to remote formats to support progress.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and related topics such as ADHD and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a neutral, nonjudgmental approach that emphasizes rapport. Sessions mix client-centered listening with practical techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience, including significant work in school settings with children and families and with people facing adjustment and trauma.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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