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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Marissa
LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) in New York with 11 years of experience, Marissa Boscia-Wittekind helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and grief, and related struggles. She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy as primary approaches and emphasizes working together toward clear goals.
Marissa describes therapy as a collaborative process. She invites frank conversation about needs and goals so sessions stay focused and practical. Early meetings concentrate on getting to know the person, reviewing background, and setting initial goals for change.
Her style draws on strength-based techniques, emotional regulation, relaxation exercises, and CBT strategies. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful patterns and develop concrete steps to shift them. Solution-Focused methods are used to highlight progress and build on what already works.
Marissa views each person as the expert on their life. She offers direct feedback and guidance while encouraging clients to shape the work. This includes setting measurable objectives and tracking small changes between sessions.
Typical concerns addressed include addiction and recovery-related issues, postpartum mood changes, social anxiety and phobia, smoking and vaping cessation, attachment and body image issues, codependency, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people coping with career shifts, loss, anger, and life transitions.
Sessions are organized to be practical and goal-oriented. New clients complete an initial conversation about history and needs, then move into short-term strategies and longer-term skill building based on progress and preference.
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How her approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s perspective, giving time to describe concerns and priorities. This approach helps when someone needs their experience heard and wants to shape the goals they work toward.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to practice new behaviors between sessions, which can help with anxiety, depression, and addiction-related habits.
Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical changes that already help and builds on them. It’s useful when someone wants concrete steps and short-term progress rather than open-ended exploration.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Marissa will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That means she will review needs, try strategies, and adjust the plan based on what helps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Those practical advantages help people maintain consistency while they practice new skills and track progress.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
New York, Massachusetts
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, career and depression, plus related areas like attachment issues and postpartum depression.
How does she approach therapy?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She uses Client-Centered methods, CBT, and Solution-Focused techniques to set goals and build skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working with these concerns in therapeutic settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is MA LMHC and holds a New York LMHC credential. She practices from New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to start.
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