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Marissa Fenner

Marissa Fenner

LCSW

New York

Practical support for change and everyday coping

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, New York / 097423
Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

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    • Goal focused
    • Collaborative
    • Practical tools

    About Marissa

    Marissa Fenner is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life changes, or ADHD. She writes in a direct, steady way and focuses on small, manageable steps. Marissa aims to meet each person where they are and move at a pace that feels right.

    She uses practical tools to make day-to-day life easier. Sessions often look at clear goals and next steps rather than long, abstract conversations. Marissa draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and on Motivational Interviewing to support people who want to make changes but feel stuck.

    Mindfulness practices are offered to build calm and attention in tense moments. She also uses solution-focused techniques to highlight strengths and quick strategies that can be tried between sessions. The overall style is collaborative and goal-oriented, not directive.

    Marissa has five years of clinical experience as an LCSW in New York. Her work emphasizes practical progress and thoughtful honesty during treatment. She encourages people to ask questions and to shape sessions around their needs.

    If someone wants to begin, Marissa asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. She aims to support steady, achievable changes and to keep the process straightforward and understandable.

  2. How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

    Marissa uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and to build motivation one step at a time. This approach is useful when someone wants to change habits, manage ADHD-related challenges, or move past a period of feeling stuck.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is another core tool she uses. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms and improve daily functioning.

    Finding the best approach is part of the work. Marissa will collaborate with each person to decide which methods make the most sense based on goals, preferences, and how someone responds in early sessions. Therapy can evolve as needs change, and she checks in about fit regularly.

    Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Generally, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also make it simpler to maintain momentum between sessions by using digital tools and agreed-upon exercises tailored to everyday life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    5+ years

    Listed in

    New York

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

    Marissa works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD-related concerns.

    What is the therapy style like?

    The approach is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on clear goals, practical steps, and empathetic conversations rather than long lectures.

    How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

    She has five years of clinical experience as a licensed clinician providing psychotherapy in New York.

    What are the therapist's credentials and location?

    Marissa holds an LCSW and practices in New York.

    Which languages are sessions offered in?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the U.S. work with this therapist?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with this therapist?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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