- CBT techniques
- Gottman approach
- Guilt and shame focus
About Marissa
Marissa Geraci is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with nine years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, and questions about career and life purpose. She also supports concerns related to intimacy, sleep problems, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Marissa focuses on practical, talk-based work. She uses conversations and evidence-informed methods to help people name what’s happening and try different responses. Sessions look at thoughts, behaviors, and relationship patterns that keep problems sticking around. She also brings in relationship-focused work for partners when that fits the concern.
Her background blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques with elements of the Gottman Method for relationship problems. That means she pays attention to how thoughts affect mood and behavior, and to communication patterns between partners. These approaches are used to address anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, and recurring feelings like shame.
Clients can expect clear goals and steps to try between sessions. Marissa works with practical strategies for sleep, coping during life changes, and rebuilding confidence after loss or infidelity. She also offers coaching-style support for career questions and motivation struggles.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow Florida’s LMHC scope of practice. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment through the online booking flow.
How Marissa uses CBT and Gottman work online
Marissa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT breaks problems into smaller parts so you can try different responses and see what changes. She also uses the Gottman Method for relationship work, which focuses on improving communication, reducing harmful interaction patterns, and strengthening connection in day-to-day exchanges.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Marissa treats the choice as collaborative and will help clients identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. She often combines elements from both approaches to address anxiety tied to relationships, persistent shame, or recurring conflicts.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats were not listed in the biography. Please check the platform options when you sign up. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or remove the need to be on camera for every meeting. Licensed professionals can use these features to focus on concrete skills, communication practice, and steps to try between sessions.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Florida, Arizona, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, low self-esteem, career questions, and issues like guilt and shame.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She uses practical talk work that looks at thoughts, behaviors, and relationship patterns that keep guilt or shame active.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with nine years of clinical experience working with mood and relationship issues.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LMHC credential and practices in Florida under the FL LMHC designation.
Can I work with her in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.