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Marissa O'Connor

Marissa O'Connor

LCSW

New York

Practical, strengths-based support for change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, New York / 091115
Experience
7 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

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    • Motivational focus
    • Strengths based
    • Goal oriented

    About Marissa

    Marissa O'Connor is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or major life changes. Many clients come with concerns about parenting, sleep and eating troubles, ADHD, or relationship strain. She frames therapy as a place to pause, regroup, and build practical steps forward.

    Marissa aims for a warm, non-judgmental space where people can talk through what matters most. She listens for strengths and uses that as the starting point for change. Sessions focus on small, doable goals so progress feels realistic and steady.

    Her approach blends Motivational Interviewing with client-centered techniques and practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Mindfulness skills are also used to help manage difficult moments and reduce reactivity. The mix is tailored to each person rather than following a fixed script.

    With seven years of experience, Marissa draws on a variety of strategies to support people through trauma, compassion fatigue, obsessive or compulsive patterns, panic, and seasonal mood shifts. She also concentrates on body image, caregiver stress, first responder issues, and the impact of natural or human-caused disasters.

    Marissa works in English and holds an NY LCSW credential. People who want to begin meet her by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first appointment.

  2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

    Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build motivation one step at a time. It is useful for decisions about habits, coping strategies, and moving through transitions.

    Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. It aims to create a respectful, empathetic space where clients direct the pace and focus of work.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions influence each other and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, depression, panic, and compulsive behaviors.

    Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can be adjusted as needs change during care.

    Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten check-ins, or avoid travel time. It can also allow for focused skills practice and regular follow-ups that keep progress on track.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Body imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    7+ years

    Listed in

    New York

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist help with?

    She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, relationship issues, anger, and life transitions.

    What is the therapist's general style in sessions?

    Sessions are warm and non-judgmental with a focus on strengths. The therapist listens first, then helps set small, practical goals.

    How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

    She has seven years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and situations.

    What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

    She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices from that state.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Are international clients accepted for therapy?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How does cost and payment work for sessions?

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

    How do I begin working with this therapist?

    Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule 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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