Anna Marasco

Compassionate, practical therapy grounded in real-life change

LCSW Utah

Experience: 11 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Anna

Anna Marasco is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 11 years of experience supporting people who face trauma, addiction, and complex mood and stress-related concerns.

Background and approach

She frames difficult coping strategies - such as substance use or emotional dysregulation - as learned survival skills rather than innate flaws, and she emphasizes a respectful, human-centered approach that meets clients where they are.

Anna invites honest exploration of painful or hidden material alongside strengths and moments of joy, helping clients reframe their experiences and build practical skills. Her work draws from a range of evidence-informed approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), attachment-based methods, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and EMDR when appropriate.

Anna adapts interventions to the layered realities of each person instead of offering one-size-fits-all solutions, and she partners with clients to set goals they care about. Outside of clinical work she holds a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing and is an avid equestrian, passions she brings to her warm, grounded style in session.

Approaches That Guide Online Work

Anna integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns. Attachment-based work is used to explore relational patterns and safety in relationships, which can be useful for attachment issues, codependency, and trauma-related difficulties. She also draws on client-centered principles to create a collaborative, nonjudgmental atmosphere where the client's perspective guides pacing and focus.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy, and Anna treats orientation to method as a collaborative decision. She will listen to a client's history, goals, and preferences and suggest techniques or combinations of approaches that fit the person rather than prescribing a single path. This shared process helps tailor treatment and adapt tools as needs change over time.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and ongoing access to care. These formats support scheduling around work, caregiving, and geographic constraints while allowing consistent contact for skill practice, check-ins, and therapeutic work with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, along with focused areas like attachment issues, body image, and dissociation.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

The approach is humanistic and client-centered, blending CBT, DBT, attachment work, and EMDR as appropriate while tailoring interventions to each person's needs and goals.

How much clinical experience does this therapist have?

She brings 11 years of clinical experience, including work with trauma, dual diagnosis, addictions, and a range of mood and behavioral concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCSW licensed in Utah with licence number UT LCSW 7697469-3501 and provides services from that location.

Does she offer services in languages other than English?

Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shame ImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Utah

Languages

English