- Guilt and shame
- CBT and mindfulness
- Caregiver stress
About Marisa
Marisa Richardson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri with 25 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, and major life transitions. Marisa also attends to related concerns like caregiver stress, communication difficulties, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation.
Her sessions begin with a clear look at what the person is facing now. She listens for practical patterns and worries that keep coming up. Then she and the client set specific, manageable goals for what to change and what to practice between meetings.
Marisa uses straightforward, evidence-based methods. She draws on client-centered work to center the person’s own priorities. She brings in cognitive behavioral ideas to notice and shift unhelpful thinking. Mindfulness tools and solution-focused techniques are used when they fit the goals at hand.
She keeps language plain and practical in session. Expect conversations about daily routines, thought patterns, and small experiments to test new behaviors. Homework is simple and tied to real-life moments like work stress or family interactions.
Her approach is collaborative and paced to the individual. She aims to help people carry less weight from guilt or shame by looking at what’s happening now and what small changes might matter next.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Marisa commonly draws on client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in session. Client-centered work means conversations that follow the person’s own priorities and worries, helping them name what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small changes in behavior to see what shifts.Mindfulness techniques are also used to teach simple attention and breathing practices that can reduce reactivity in stressful moments. Solution-focused ideas help set short-term goals and test what works, which can be useful for problems like workplace stress or caregiver strain.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Marisa works collaboratively with each person to pick methods that match their goals, day-to-day life, and comfort with different exercises. She adjusts plans as people try tools and report back on what helps.
The original biography did not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full hour isn’t possible. It can also let someone practice mindfulness or thought-record exercises in their everyday settings while discussing results in session.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like guilt and shame and caregiver stress.
How would she approach shame or guilt in sessions?
She uses a mix of client-centered conversation and cognitive behavioral techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral experiments.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional work experience in behavioral health and social work.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Missouri.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.