Marissa Bracco, LCSW

Marissa Bracco is an LCSW with more than 15 years in social work. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and concerns around intimacy and self-esteem. She also addresses practical challenges like sleep and eating issues, parenting strain, career stress, and compassion fatigue.

Her approach is calm and welcoming. She focuses on building rapport first so people feel heard. Sessions aim to be nonjudgmental and neutral while people talk through what's worrying them.

Marissa blends cognitive behavioral ideas with a client-centered stance. She uses mindfulness when it helps and adapts techniques to each person's goals. Treatment plans are created together and focus on concrete steps the person can use between sessions.

She has substantial experience in school settings and has worked with people diagnosed with conditions such as ADHD and autism, as well as mood and anxiety disorders. Her background includes supporting people through financial stress, life adjustments, and trauma.

Marissa emphasizes collaboration. She listens to what matters most and helps set achievable goals. The goal is steady progress through practical skills and clearer thinking, tailored to each person's situation.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person says. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects feelings, and helps clarify what matters most. This approach helps with relationship strain, grief, and self-esteem concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and thought-working to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and some behavior or sleep concerns.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and manage stress. It can be added when people want tools to calm racing thoughts or improve focus.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has helped before, then recommend techniques to try. Plans are adjusted over time based on what feels useful.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific formats available before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into busy days, allows shorter check-ins when needed, and makes it easier to attend from different locations. Online sessions can support learning skills, practicing CBT exercises, and using mindfulness tools between meetings.