About Marissa
Marissa Raskin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with ten years of clinical experience. She combines practical tools with a warm, accepting manner to help people manage stress, anxiety, substance use, mood struggles, and ADHD. Her tone is straightforward and compassionate, aimed at people who want clear steps and real progress.
Marissa studied Criminal Justice and Psychology at the University at Albany and earned dual master’s degrees from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Forensic Psychology and Forensic Mental Health Counseling.
Background and approach
That background shaped her interest in working with people facing complex life challenges and transitions. In sessions she emphasizes listening first, then building a plan together that fits each person’s goals. She uses client-centered conversations to understand what matters most to the client.
She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and mindfulness practices to reduce overwhelm. Motivational interviewing is part of her toolkit for people trying to change habits, like substance use or smoking. Marissa adapts pace and methods to match each person’s needs rather than following a rigid program.
She avoids stigmatizing labels and treats people with respect and sensitivity. Her approach suits people who want practical skills, steady support, and clear collaboration. Parents reading on a phone will find short, direct sessions that focus on manageable steps and real-world coping strategies.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Client-centered therapy centers conversations on the person's own goals and values. Online sessions can use this approach to clarify what matters most and guide each meeting toward those priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. In remote sessions CBT is often delivered with practical exercises and short homework tasks that fit into busy lives.Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together the client and therapist decide which methods to use and adjust them as needed over time, so the plan stays relevant and useful.
Online formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - give several ways to stay connected. Video is helpful for conversations that benefit from visual cues. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a quick check-in. Live chat and text messaging work well for short updates, scheduling, or steady support between sessions. These options aim to make therapy fit into real life and ongoing responsibilities.
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What this therapist works with
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- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English
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