- Client-centered
- CBT informed
- Mindfulness-based
About Marissa
Marissa Bracco is an LCSW with 15 years of clinical experience. She offers calm, welcoming care for people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief, career questions, and related struggles. Her approach aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful.
She builds rapport quickly and keeps a neutral, nonjudgmental tone. Sessions focus on what the person brings in that day and on practical ways to reduce distress. Marissa blends talk-based work with skills practice so people leave sessions with tools they can use right away.
Her background includes extensive work in school settings and with families, alongside experience supporting people living with ADHD, autism, mood disorders, and adjustment challenges. She has helped people facing financial strain, chronic health challenges, and recovery from trauma and abuse.
Marissa combines Client-Centered Therapy with cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness when it fits the goals. She and each client design a treatment plan to address specific concerns and priorities. Progress is tracked through clear, achievable steps rather than vague promises.
People who choose her often want a steady, pragmatic counselor who listens closely and suggests concrete changes. Marissa encourages realistic goals and small experiments between sessions so improvements can show up in everyday life.
She builds rapport quickly and keeps a neutral, nonjudgmental tone. Sessions focus on what the person brings in that day and on practical ways to reduce distress. Marissa blends talk-based work with skills practice so people leave sessions with tools they can use right away.
Her background includes extensive work in school settings and with families, alongside experience supporting people living with ADHD, autism, mood disorders, and adjustment challenges. She has helped people facing financial strain, chronic health challenges, and recovery from trauma and abuse.
Marissa combines Client-Centered Therapy with cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness when it fits the goals. She and each client design a treatment plan to address specific concerns and priorities. Progress is tracked through clear, achievable steps rather than vague promises.
People who choose her often want a steady, pragmatic counselor who listens closely and suggests concrete changes. Marissa encourages realistic goals and small experiments between sessions so improvements can show up in everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How Marissa Uses Talk Therapy and Skill-Building Online
Marissa draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening carefully, reflecting what a person says, and helping them set their own goals. It helps people who need a supportive space to sort through feelings and decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and uses experiments and practice to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Marissa will discuss goals and preferences and then try strategies that fit the person's needs. Sessions may combine listening, skill practice, and brief between-session exercises so people can test changes in daily life.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce time spent traveling, and allow shorter check-ins when that works better. Many people find digital sessions help them maintain consistency and apply skills between meetings while keeping therapy aligned with everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Marissa help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family issues, career questions, and related concerns such as sleep, eating, anger, and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is calm and welcoming, focused on building rapport and creating a neutral, nonjudgmental space for talking through problems and trying practical strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in clinical settings, including substantial time in school settings and work with families and individuals facing adjustment and mental health challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.