Marissa Tolero(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
New Jersey•New York
LGBTQIA, gender, and sexuality topics-Race & cultural identity- Anxiety -College & graduate student mental health-Self-esteem-Self-care-
Marissa Tolero
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Professional statement
Marissa Tolero (she/her) is a licensed psychotherapist and certified yoga instructor with a virtual private practice. She specializes in LGBTQIA+ and women’s experiences, shame, and self-criticism. She incorporates compassion-focused therapy, mindfulness, person-centered therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy into every session.
Marissa received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Social Behavior from the University of California, Irvine and her Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from the City College of New York. In her previous role as a therapist on a college campus in Queens, she launched a health and wellness program for LGBTQIA+ students which she presented at two national conferences. She also helped open the campus' first LGBTQIA+ resource center and led the college's only LGBTQIA+ therapy group.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 10 years
Private Practice, Therapist & Yoga Teacher, 2019 - Present
LaGuardia Community College (CUNY), Counselor, 2014 - 2019
Yoga Course, 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification, 2022
Three Sisters Yoga, 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification, 2019
City College of New York, MA, Mental Health Counseling, 2015
University of California, Irvine, BA, Psychology & Social Behavior, 2011
Licensure
New York: 009688 - New Jersey: 37PC00864100Languages
EnglishSpecialties
LGBTQIA, gender, and sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges
Race & cultural identity - Exploring topics of racial, cultural, and ethnic background as it relates to one’s family origins and personal identity
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
College & graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression.
Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect
Self-care - Learning what effective self-care looks like and incorporating these strategies into daily life; developing an awareness of wellbeing to identify when one needs to practice self-care
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
Marissa Tolero is not in-network with any insurances.
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Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$150 (45min)
- Sliding scale:$65 - $150
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- PayPal
- Venmo
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
- Multiple times a week
- As needed
Book a Free Initial Consultation
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