Locations Los Angeles Therapists Marissa Tunis

Marissa Tunis

Psychologist, PsyD

California, New York Accepting Online

Westwood Waitlist In-person

Updated May 3, 2021

Specialties & Expertise

Anxiety
Depression
Family therapy

Couples therapy
Relationship issues
Dating coaching

Professional statement

Dr. Marissa Tunis is a licensed psychologist in NY and CA who provides both online and in-person individual, couples, and family therapy. Dr. Tunis frequently helps her clients navigate challenges such as anxiety and depression; uniquely, she specializes in helping clients navigate these and other difficulties within the context of their relationships and family dynamics. Her approach is exploratory and directive, meaning she is available to help you solve your problems and provide instruction when needed.

Dr. Tunis believes in unconditional positive regard of her clients, and she connects with warmth and authenticity. She is dedicated to helping clients realize that they are capable of healing and able to enjoy their lives and relationships again.

Dr. Tunis's office is located in Westwood, Los Angeles, and she is available for sessions on weekdays, evenings, and weekends – both in office and online. She accepts credit cards and provides Superbills for clients to submit to their insurance for reimbursement.

Dr. Tunis understands that it is hard finding a therapist who is the right fit – someone who you can trust to have the skills to meet your needs. She encourages you to reach out in order to learn more, and looks forward to hearing from you.

Message to clients

You may be feeling lonely, stuck, anxious, sad or struggling in your relationships. You've tried to manage on your own but now realize that a professional may be needed to help you move past this challenging time in your life. You are not alone; many people seek therapy for just these reasons and psychotherapy is an effective treatment. I use warmth, humor, mindfulness and research-backed methods to help you overcome your anxieties, sadness, roadblocks and struggles.

I specialize in relationships, whether that is with your partner, family, grieving a relationship loss, or as a single person dating. The techniques I use have been shown to help people move through painful times to find more satisfaction, ease and joy.

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Family therapy - Promoting communication and supporting family members to address challenges and reduce conflict and distress

Couples therapy - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Dating coaching - Helping clients achieve more joy, connection and flow in their single lives and through the dating process by applying cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches to traditional coaching

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

Adults (24+)
Couples
Families
Parents

Seniors (65+)
Teenagers (13-18)
Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Marissa Tunis is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.

Out-of-pocket fees

Ongoing sessions: $250 (45min)
Sliding scale: $180 - $250
Initial session: $250 (45min)

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:

Super billing

Payment options

Cash
Check
Credit Card
Zelle

Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

Weekly
Monthly
Every other week
Every other month
Multiple times a week
As needed

Location(s)

Westwood practice

10850 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 850, Los Angeles, CA 90024

Accepting new clients with a 2 - 3 week wait in-person

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon Please inquire for hours
Tue Please inquire for hours
Wed Please inquire for hours
Thu Please inquire for hours
Fri Please inquire for hours
Sat Please inquire for hours
Sun Please inquire for hours

Online Sessions (California)

Accepting new clients online

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon Please inquire for hours
Tue Please inquire for hours
Wed Please inquire for hours
Thu Please inquire for hours
Fri Please inquire for hours
Sat Please inquire for hours
Sun Please inquire for hours

Online Sessions (New York)

Accepting new clients online

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon Please inquire for hours
Tue Please inquire for hours
Wed Please inquire for hours
Thu Please inquire for hours
Fri Please inquire for hours
Sat Please inquire for hours
Sun Please inquire for hours

Work and Education

Private Practice, 2018 - Present
Resolutions Teen Center, Director of Family Services, 2019 - 2020
Upright Citizens Brigade, NY, Director of Support and Counseling, 2015 - 2018
COPE Clinic, NYSPI at Columbia University, Project Director, 2011 - 2012
UCLA and USC, Geriatric Neuropsychological Studies, Research Clinician, 2007 - 2009
Wright Institute Los Angeles, Internship, 2005 - 2005
Center for Healthy Aging, Internship, 2004 - 2004

California School of Professional Psychology, Psy.D., 2006
University of Florida, BS and BA, 2000

Languages

English