Marisa Katzman , LCSW

Marisa Katzman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in South Carolina. The LCSW and LISW credentials indicate advanced clinical training and licensure to provide psychotherapy and social work services. She brings ten years of professional experience to her practice, focusing on practical strategies for recovery, resilience, and personal growth.

Her work centers on helping people navigate addictions, shifts in self-esteem and confidence, and major life changes. She also supports individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship and workplace concerns, and the long-term effects of caregiving and compassion fatigue. Additional areas of attention include body image, chronic pain or illness, communication challenges, isolation, and women's issues.

Marisa emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in therapeutic relationships, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s circumstances and goals. She combines a coaching-minded approach with evidence-based techniques to boost motivation, develop coping skills, and foster self-love. Taking the first step toward change can be difficult, and she aims to provide steady, personalized support throughout the process.

Evidence-based techniques and online care with Marisa Katzman

Marisa uses focused, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skill building and emotional insight. She employs skills-based cognitive and behavioral strategies to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop healthier responses - these techniques are often useful for anxiety, stress, depression, and coping with life transitions. She also integrates coaching-informed and motivational approaches to support change and sustain recovery, which can be especially helpful for addictions, career shifts, and building confidence. Compassion-focused practices are used to reduce self-criticism and address burnout or compassion fatigue, supporting self-love and resilience.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Marisa works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Marisa is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent, licensed professional support from home or work, allowing clients to continue care during busy periods, transitions, or when in-person visits are impractical.