Marissa Bracco , LCSW

Marissa Bracco is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 15 years of experience supporting children, families, and individuals. Much of her career has been spent working in school environments and directly with families, giving her extensive experience helping young people and their caregivers navigate behavioral, emotional, and developmental challenges.

She has provided care for people diagnosed with depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and other mood disorders. Her practice has also addressed practical stressors such as financial crises, adjustment to life changes, and the impacts of trauma and abuse. That breadth of experience informs a flexible approach to treatment that meets clients where they are.

Her counseling style is calm and welcoming, grounded in the belief that establishing rapport is the best way to begin a productive therapeutic relationship. She emphasizes neutrality and a non-judgemental attitude to create a safe space for exploration. Clinically, her work blends elements of cognitive behavioral therapy with a client-centered orientation and incorporates mindfulness techniques when appropriate. Treatment plans and goals are tailored to the specific issues each client wants to address. She acknowledges the courage it takes to seek help and is committed to partnering with clients through their healing and growth.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Marissa Bracco integrates several practical approaches to help clients in an online setting. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on active listening and collaboration - the therapist offers empathy and support while clients set the pace and goals, which can be especially helpful for relationship, family, and self-esteem concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day coping challenges because it provides concrete strategies and skills.

Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple awareness and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can support work on trauma, grief, and ongoing stress.

Finding the right blend of methods is part of the therapeutic process. Marissa works collaboratively with clients to determine which approaches match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting plans as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow clients to access licensed professionals from different locations and on varied schedules. This range of options makes it easier to maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy into busy lives.