Marissa Shennan

Calm, practical therapy for complex life challenges

LMFT Idaho

Experience: 3 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Marissa

Marissa Shennan is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Idaho who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, anger, and self-esteem difficulties.

Background and approach

She also focuses on related issues such as attachment and abandonment, codependency, communication and control problems, family-of-origin dynamics, and questions of life purpose. Marissa combines practical skill-building with empathetic listening to help clients navigate both everyday pressures and more complex emotional patterns.

Her practice draws on several evidence-informed approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), attachment-based methods, emotion-focused work, EMDR for trauma processing, and client-centered principles. With three years of documented experience as an LMFT holding license numbers CA LMFT 94199 and ID LMFT LMFT-8351, she aims to tailor interventions to each person’s concerns and goals.

In sessions she emphasizes collaboration, clear planning, and tools that translate into daily life, helping clients identify steps toward greater coping, connection, and emotional balance.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Marissa uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach often includes practical skills and homework to support changes in mood and daily functioning. She also draws from attachment-based therapy, which explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses, useful for relationship struggles and intimacy issues. Additionally, she incorporates elements of client-centered therapy, emphasizing empathetic listening and a supportive therapeutic relationship to help clients feel heard and understood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Marissa works collaboratively with clients to determine which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors the plan over time, inviting feedback and making adjustments so the work stays relevant and achievable.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain consistency in care while fitting sessions into busy lives, and they allow clients to access therapeutic tools and support from wherever they are located in Idaho.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Marissa help with?

She supports a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related problems, grief, addictions, parenting challenges, anger, and self-esteem.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her style is collaborative and practical, blending client-centered listening with structured techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-informed methods to create individualized plans.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of documented experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist working with both everyday concerns and more complex needs.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She maintains an LMFT credential with license details CA LMFT 94199 and ID LMFT LMFT-8351 and practices from Idaho.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English; she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats does she offer?

She provides a range of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Addictions GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSomatizationWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

California, Idaho

Languages

English