Marissa Patti-Marshall , LISW-CP, LCSW

Marissa Patti-Marshall is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with six years of professional experience, offering clinical social work services in North Carolina and South Carolina. She holds the credentials LISW-CP and LCSW - LISW-CP indicates a Licensed Independent Social Worker for clinical practice and LCSW denotes a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, both reflecting specialized training in clinical social work.

Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, depression, trauma, parenting challenges, and behavior issues. Marissa has also worked with individuals facing homelessness, addiction, and major life transitions, bringing experience from diverse settings to support people navigating difficult circumstances.

Marissa emphasizes a nonjudgmental, client-centered atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be expressed openly. Her therapeutic style blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with solution-focused techniques to identify strengths and practical steps forward. She works to validate clients' experiences while highlighting and building on existing resources, offering steady support for those taking the first steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Work with Marissa Patti-Marshall

Marissa often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating a respectful and empathetic space where clients are heard and validated. This approach helps individuals explore their thoughts and feelings while building self-awareness and personal agency.

She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT is commonly used to address anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns by teaching skills for managing reactions and testing new ways of thinking.

In addition, Marissa integrates solution-focused techniques that concentrate on strengths and concrete steps forward, helping clients set achievable goals and identify resources they already possess. This approach can be especially useful for people facing life transitions, motivation issues, or specific problems that benefit from short-term, goal-oriented work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Marissa collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and different communication styles. These formats make it easier for clients to access licensed professionals and continue therapy through transitions, busy routines, or when in-person sessions are not feasible.