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- ACT and CBT methods
- EMDR for trauma
- Motivational interviewing
About Marissa
LPC Marissa Herrera has eight years of experience offering counseling in Georgia. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar concerns, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and career pressures, and LGBT and identity-related concerns. Sessions are framed around client direction and change-oriented work.
Marissa uses a mix of approaches. She leans on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for trauma-related distress when appropriate. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are part of her toolbox to build momentum and set practical goals.
Her style centers on helping people clarify values, set small steps, and test what works in daily life. She describes her approach as client-directive, which means she helps people take the lead in decisions about change. Conversations focus on real-world problems and concrete coping strategies.
Marissa has worked in a range of mental health settings over her career. That experience informs how she adapts techniques to different situations and needs. She aims to help people challenge negative beliefs and notice what they can do differently.
People often come with adjustment issues after life changes, struggles with identity, or ongoing mood and anxiety concerns. To begin, she asks about present goals and the changes someone wants to make, then maps out focused steps to move toward those goals.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take small steps toward them. It focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing committed actions that align with what matters most, which can help with anxiety and life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises and experiments to reduce unhelpful patterns and build coping skills for depression, anxiety, and stress.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for trauma-related distress by processing difficult memories in ways that reduce their intensity. It can be helpful for people who continue to re-experience or avoid painful events.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try different techniques, and decide which methods fit best based on needs and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work, parenting, or daily responsibilities around appointments, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins without needing to take a long break. They also permit using worksheets, between-session tasks, and brief coaching-style conversations to support steady progress.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and intimacy matters, parenting and career pressures, and LGBT and identity-related concerns.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her practice uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working in various mental health settings and with different populations.
What credentials and region apply?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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