Marissa Bracco

Marissa Bracco is an LCSW with more than 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, and relationship or family concerns. She brings a calm, welcoming approach and focuses on building trust before moving into problem solving. Her style is neutral and nonjudgmental, which many people find helpful when they first reach out.

She spent much of her career working in school settings and supporting children and families. That work involved supporting people with diagnoses such as ADHD, autism, OCD, ODD, mood disorders, and with challenges like financial strain and major life changes. This background shaped a practical way of working that centers on what the person wants to change.

Marissa blends client-centered counseling with cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness practices when useful. She uses those approaches to help people notice thoughts and patterns, try small behavior changes, and build calmer ways of responding to stress and anger. Treatment plans are tailored to each person’s goals.

She also has experience addressing grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping concerns, parenting strains, and compassion fatigue. Other areas she supports include body image, attachment and abandonment issues, blended family dynamics, chronic illness and caregiver stress, and career or self-esteem struggles.

If you decide to start, she works with you to set clear goals and practical steps. The aim is steady progress you can use in daily life rather than vague ideas that don’t translate to action.

How therapy approaches shape online care

Marissa often uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely, reflecting what matters to the person, and letting the client lead the pace of change. It helps when someone needs a place to be heard and to explore feelings without pressure. CBT looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and involves trying practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. This approach is useful for anxiety, anger, and mood challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Marissa collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She may combine elements from different approaches and adjusts plans as progress is made so the work stays practical and relevant.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use mindfulness exercises and CBT worksheets during or between sessions to practice skills in real time. Ask about specific scheduling and session formats when you start so arrangements match your daily routine and goals.