Marissa Tunis
Marissa Tunis
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Marissa Tunis

Marissa Tunis

Psychologist, PsyD
California, New York Accepting Online
Westwood Not Accepting In-person
Updated September 11, 2020

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Family therapy
  • Couples therapy
  • Relationship issues
  • Dating coaching
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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)

Therapist's note

Dr. Tunis can provide you with paperwork for your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement.

Location(s)

Westwood practice
10850 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 850, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Not accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
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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
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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
Director of Family Services, Resolutions Teen Center, 2019-2020
Director of Support and Counseling, Upright Citizens Brigade, NY, 2015-2018
Project Director, COPE Clinic, NYSPI at Columbia University, 2011-2012
Research Clinician, UCLA and USC, Geriatric Neuropsychological Studies, 2007-2009
Internship, Wright Institute Los Angeles, 2005
Internship, Center for Healthy Aging 2004
California School of Professional Psychology, Psy.D., 2006
University of Florida, BS and BA, 2000

Languages

English