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Marissa Geraci

Calm, practical therapy for real-life challenges

LMHC Florida

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method
Languages
English

About Marissa

Marissa Geraci is a licensed mental health counselor who works with people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

She draws on her clinical training and nine years of professional experience to tailor conversations and care to each person’s situation, meeting clients where they are and helping them build practical skills to manage daily challenges. Her approach blends practical, evidence-informed techniques with warmth and respect.

Marissa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop coping strategies, and she integrates principles from the Gottman Method when addressing relationship concerns. She aims to adapt session structure and treatment plans to address issues such as trauma and abuse, parenting and intimacy-related problems, career stress, and life transitions.

Clients can expect collaborative work focused on clear goals, skill building, and gradual progress toward greater self-understanding and resilience. Marissa emphasizes sensitivity and compassion throughout the therapeutic process and encourages people to take the first step toward change when they feel ready.

Practical approaches for online therapy and relationship work

Marissa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and develop concrete coping strategies for anxiety, depression, stress, and other daily difficulties. She also draws on the Gottman Method to guide work on communication, conflict management, and strengthening connection in relationships when those areas are a focus.

Finding the right approach is collaborative; Marissa works with each person to clarify goals, try different strategies, and adjust plans based on what feels most useful. She emphasizes shared decision making so that techniques and session structure align with the client’s needs, values, and preferences rather than following a one-size-fits-all protocol.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and varying comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access regular support, practice skills between sessions, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Marissa supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem, career questions, parenting, trauma and abuse, and related concerns like guilt, shame, and loneliness.
What is Marissa's therapeutic style and approach?
She uses a structured, skills-focused style grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside relationship-informed techniques from the Gottman Method to help clients build coping skills and improve interactions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What credentials and licenses does she hold and where is she based?
Marissa is an LMHC licensed in Florida with the license code FL LMHC MH13719 and is based in Florida.
Can non-English speakers or international clients work with her?
She offers services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with this clinician?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Guilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman Method

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Florida, Arizona, Washington

Languages

English