Marissa Williams
She/Her/Hers
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW Practice: Resilience Lab Specialties • Insurance & Fees • LocationsShe/Her/Hers
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW Practice: Resilience Lab Specialties • Insurance & Fees • LocationsMarissa is a supportive and compassionate therapist who advocates for her clients' healing. With a LMSW from Columbia University, Marissa has honed her experience in helping individuals navigate their challenges and achieve personal growth.
Drawing from a wide range of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Marissa tailors her approach to meet the specific needs of each client. She possess a deep understanding of the complexities of the human mind and emotions, enabling her to provide insightful and effective interventions.
Marissa specializes in anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. Through her training and experiences, she has developed a nuanced understanding of these areas and the underlying factors contributing to them. She offers a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions, empowering them to gain insights and develop strategies for positive change.
In therapy sessions, Marissa fosters a warm and empathetic environment where clients feel heard, validated, and supported. She actively listens to clients' concerns, providing guidance and feedback while encouraging their active participation in the therapeutic process. Marissa believes in the power of the therapeutic relationship and works collaboratively with clients to create a customized treatment plan that aligns with their goals.
By utilizing her knowledge and evidence-based techniques, Marissa equips clients with practical tools and coping strategies to overcome challenges and promote emotional well-being. She provides guidance and psychoeducation to enhance clients' understanding of their experiences.
Marissa's ultimate goal is to empower clients to live fulfilling and meaningful lives. She believes that every individual possesses inherent strengths and resilience, and through therapy, she helps clients to tap into those resources.
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Perfectionism - Coping with feelings of anxiety, stress, self-criticism, and procrastination; addressing unrealistic expectations of one’s self and negatively comparing self to others
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Years of Experience: 2 years
Resilience Lab, Therapist, 2023 - Present
Columbia University, Masters, 2023
New York: 119939
English