- Guilt and shame
- Communication skills
- Workplace stress
About Marissa
Marissa Carlani is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults, especially young adults and women, who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, family tensions, grief, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Marissa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck. She focuses on practical skills for communication, boundaries, and self-compassion so clients can make clearer choices in work and relationships. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on what matters to the client now.
Her practice often addresses social anxiety, workplace challenges, and life transitions. Marissa helps people sort through blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment worries, and problems that come up during or after separation. She also supports those facing questions about life purpose, forgiveness, and self-worth.
When grief or family conflict is present, she works with clients to name emotions and take manageable steps forward. For habits like smoking or vaping, she integrates practical planning with emotional work. She also offers support around self-harm thoughts, social phobia, and women's issues with an eye toward safety and clear next steps.
To begin, prospective clients use the site's online matching process to schedule a first session. Marissa practices in New Jersey and conducts sessions in English.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Many clients benefit from clear, proven techniques that focus on thoughts, behaviors, and daily routines. Cognitive-behavioral style methods help identify unhelpful thinking and teach practical skills for managing anxiety, guilt, and low mood. These approaches are task-focused and often include homework or short experiments to try between sessions.Another useful approach focuses on building communication and relational skills. This kind of work teaches ways to set boundaries, express needs, and repair misunderstandings, which is helpful for relationship strain, blended family issues, and workplace conflict. It uses real-life role practice and feedback to make small changes that add up.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which techniques fit best based on goals, symptoms, and everyday constraints. That may mean trying one method for a few sessions and adjusting as needed to get the best fit.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also make it simpler to continue work during life transitions without rearranging daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, and guilt and shame.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses evidence-based techniques to help people name those feelings, examine the stories behind them, and try new behaviors that reduce reactivity.
What experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as an LPC practicing in New Jersey.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in New Jersey and practices in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in her biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the 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.