Marissa O'Connor

Marissa O'Connor is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and the fallout from trauma. She supports those dealing with depression, low self-esteem, grief, parenting strain, and challenges with sleep and eating. Marissa invites people to take small steps toward feeling more like themselves again. Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental and aims to make the first visit feel easier for a worried person reading on a phone.

Marissa frames therapy around strengths and practical skills. She listens first, then helps people set realistic goals and try steps that fit their daily lives. She draws from client-centered work to prioritize each person's values and perspective. Behavioral strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy are used to notice patterns and test new ways of responding.

Mindfulness and dialectical behavior therapy methods are woven in to teach emotional regulation and present-moment coping. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is unsure or stuck about making changes. Sessions are tailored to the individual's needs rather than following a single template.

With seven years of experience, Marissa combines practical tools with supportive conversation. She aims to help clients build routines and skills they can use between sessions. Many people seek her help for anger, panic, obsessions, caregiver stress, and navigating major life changes.

She works in English and practices in New York. To begin, people follow a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the site process. Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How Marissa Uses Practical Methods in Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's perspective and goals. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people make changes that feel authentic to them. This approach supports people who need a respectful space to sort out values and next steps.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then test small changes. It is useful for anxiety, panic, mood concerns, and patterns that fuel anger. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication in heated moments.

Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to figure out which approaches match their needs, goals, and preferences and may adjust methods as progress is made. Clients help set priorities and try practical exercises between sessions.

Session formats are not specified in this profile, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, shorten check-ins, or avoid travel time. For some people, it also lets them practice new skills in the environments where challenges happen most. Licensed professionals can adapt tools like CBT worksheets, mindfulness exercises, and DBT skills to remote sessions when appropriate.