Therapist
Marissa Bracco
LCSW
Calm LCSW focused on practical support
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Step 1
- Client-centered care
- CBT and mindfulness
- Collaborative planning
About Marissa
Marissa Bracco is an LCSW with 15 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and related challenges. She speaks plainly and keeps sessions calm and welcoming. Parents and individuals often come for help with relationship strains, parenting stress, attention differences, grief, or changes in work and life circumstances.
Her approach centers on building rapport first. Marissa aims to be neutral and nonjudgmental so clients can speak honestly. She blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques and brings mindfulness practices into sessions when useful.
Treatment plans are made with each person’s goals in mind. She works collaboratively to set practical steps that feel manageable between visits. Tools may include thought tracking, short mindfulness exercises, and problem-solving strategies to address day-to-day difficulties.
Marissa has substantial experience from school-based work and community settings. That background shaped her focus on clear communication and realistic plans for home and school life. She has worked with people living with ADHD, autism spectrum concerns, mood disorders, and trauma among other issues.
People who choose her often want steady support and straightforward techniques they can use right away. If you want a calm listener who helps you find small, doable changes, Marissa offers that kind of working style.
Her approach centers on building rapport first. Marissa aims to be neutral and nonjudgmental so clients can speak honestly. She blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques and brings mindfulness practices into sessions when useful.
Treatment plans are made with each person’s goals in mind. She works collaboratively to set practical steps that feel manageable between visits. Tools may include thought tracking, short mindfulness exercises, and problem-solving strategies to address day-to-day difficulties.
Marissa has substantial experience from school-based work and community settings. That background shaped her focus on clear communication and realistic plans for home and school life. She has worked with people living with ADHD, autism spectrum concerns, mood disorders, and trauma among other issues.
People who choose her often want steady support and straightforward techniques they can use right away. If you want a calm listener who helps you find small, doable changes, Marissa offers that kind of working style.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
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How Marissa’s Approaches Work Online
Client-centered work focuses on the person’s priorities and experience. The therapist listens closely and follows what matters most to the client, helping identify goals and steps that fit day-to-day life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. In sessions clients learn to spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes to test new ways of responding. This approach often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Mindfulness therapy adds simple attention practices to support awareness and emotional regulation. Short breathing or grounding exercises are taught and practiced in session, then used between visits to steady mood and focus.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps.
Confirm the available session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from where they are. Ask about specific session options and scheduling when you begin the matching process.
Step 4
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and related issues such as parenting strain, relationship challenges, grief, ADHD, and caregiver stress.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is calm and welcoming, focused on building rapport. She aims to be neutral and nonjudgmental while helping clients talk through problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in school and community settings, which informed her practical, communication-focused approach.
What credentials and region apply?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and provides services based on that credential and location.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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