Marissa Herrera , LPC

Marissa Herrera is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has worked with a range of populations and settings across the mental health field. She frames her work around a client-directive stance, operating from the belief that individuals are experts in their own lives and are best positioned to guide their own change.

Her clinical approach draws on trans-theoretical frameworks and recovery-oriented practices. She integrates solution-focused behavioral strategies, cognitive recovery-oriented methods, motivational interviewing, and embracing change therapy to help clients identify goals, challenge limiting beliefs, and develop practical skills. Marissa emphasizes collaboration, helping people recognize their strengths and build on them as they navigate transitions and difficult emotions.

She is particularly committed to supporting people facing cultural and gender identity challenges, adjustment issues, depression, anxiety, neurodevelopmental needs, and life-stage transitions. Her work centers on empowering clients to reconnect with themselves, explore their values, and expand their sense of possibility. She looks forward to taking the next step with clients seeking growth and meaningful change.

Integrating therapeutic approaches into online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical approach that helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop new skills to manage emotions and behaviors - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Motivational Interviewing focuses on resolving ambivalence and strengthening a person's motivation to change by exploring values and goals in a collaborative way - it is particularly helpful for people working through addictive behaviors or readiness for change. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes quick, goal-oriented conversations that build on existing strengths and small steps toward preferred outcomes - it works well for people seeking concrete progress on specific challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Marissa works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she tailors methods so the work aligns with what matters most to each person. This collaborative exploration helps determine which techniques will be most useful over time.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as greater flexibility to schedule sessions around work and family commitments, easier access for those who live outside major centers, and multiple ways to connect including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Licensed professionals can deliver effective care through these formats, making therapy more accessible while supporting meaningful progress.