Marissa Geraci

Marissa Geraci is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, grief, and career concerns. She works with clients on self-esteem, motivation, confidence, and issues tied to intimacy and sexual health. Marissa approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion to create a practical plan that feels right for them.

She uses straightforward conversation to identify what is most pressing and what can change in daily life. Marissa adapts sessions to match each person's needs and goals rather than following a one-size-fits-all script. Over nine years of clinical experience shaped her focus on things people can try between sessions to build momentum.

Marissa draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thought and test small behavior changes. She also uses elements of the Gottman Method when relationship communication and repair are priorities. These approaches are used as tools to address concerns like grief, depression, work stress, and feelings of isolation.

Her work emphasizes practical steps, clearer goals, and steady progress. People who want straightforward feedback and concrete strategies often find this approach helpful. To begin, potential clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Sessions are offered in English and take place with a Florida-licensed LMHC. International clients are not currently accepted. Marissa aims to make starting therapy as simple and respectful as possible.

How therapeutic methods translate to online work

Marissa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes that improve mood and daily functioning. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing stress at work or home. She also draws on the Gottman Method for relationship-focused work, which emphasizes clearer communication, rebuilding trust, and practical skills for resolving conflicts.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Marissa discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods over time. That collaborative process helps decide whether to focus on thought patterns, relationship exercises, or a mix of techniques based on what the client wants to accomplish.

The therapist's biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to continue momentum between in-person appointments when life gets hectic. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver the same practical strategies and goal-focused work used in face-to-face care.