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Marisa Richardson

Experienced LCSW offering practical, compassionate care

LCSW Missouri

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Marisa

Marisa Richardson is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 25 years of professional experience in Missouri. She has worked extensively with people facing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, motivation struggles, low self-esteem, trauma, and depression, drawing on a long career to shape compassionate, practical support.

Background and approach

Her approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and an individualized plan. She adapts conversations and interventions to each person's specific needs, combining listening with active strategies to help clients move toward clearer coping and problem solving.

Marisa aims to make the first steps of starting therapy easier by recognizing the courage it takes to begin and by offering steady, responsive care. Clients can expect a collaborative tone that balances empathy with tools that support daily functioning.

Her practice attends to both immediate concerns and longer-term change, helping people manage life transitions, relationship or workplace stressors, and emotional pain while building resilience and day-to-day skills.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and practical support

Marisa frequently draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to distress and then practicing specific exercises to shift them; this approach is often useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and workplace or social worry. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, emphasizing empathic listening and collaboration so clients feel heard while exploring their values and goals; that approach helps build trust and personal insight.

Choosing the right method is part of the collaborative process. Marisa works with each person to determine which combination of approaches and techniques best match their concerns, goals, and preferences, adjusting plans over time as needs change.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to fit therapy into busy schedules and access consistent support without geographic constraints. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to try different formats to see what feels most effective for each individual.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Marisa address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, financial worries, panic attacks, SAD, social anxiety, women's issues, and workplace challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The style is client-centered and collaborative, blending empathic listening with goal-focused techniques to tailor work to each person's needs.
How much experience does she have working with clients?
She brings 25 years of professional experience to her practice, using that background to inform treatment planning and practical support.
What credentials and location are associated with her practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Missouri with licence number MO LCSW 005719 and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer online?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is payment and cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English