Marissa Bracco , LCSW

Marissa Bracco is an LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with more than 15 years of experience supporting children, families, and individuals through a wide range of challenges. Much of her career has been spent working in school settings and partnering with families to address developmental, behavioral, and emotional needs. She has experience with diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, OCD, ODD, and other mood disorders, and she has worked with people facing financial hardship, major life adjustments, trauma, and abuse.

Her counseling style is calm and welcoming, with an emphasis on building rapport as the foundation for effective work together. She aims to be neutral and non-judgmental while creating a supportive space where clients can explore their concerns and set meaningful goals. Clinically, she blends elements of cognitive behavioral therapy with a client-centered approach and integrates mindfulness when it benefits the work.

Treatment plans are tailored to each person, focusing on the issues the client wants to address and the outcomes they hope to achieve. Marissa acknowledges the courage it takes to seek help and is committed to partnering with clients through their healing and growth.

Approaches for Online Support and Growth

Marissa Bracco draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness to guide her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening deeply and building a respectful, empathetic relationship so clients can explore their values, feelings, and goals - it is especially helpful for relationship, self-esteem, and adjustment concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and learning practical strategies to change them, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and many day-to-day stressors. Mindfulness therapy introduces present-focused awareness and simple attention practices to help manage stress, emotional reactivity, and difficulties with concentration.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Marissa collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to the client rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers flexibility to meet clients where they are. Sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter interactions or ongoing check-ins can be done via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from home or other convenient locations.