Marissa O'Connor, LCSW
Therapist focused on practical coping and hope
Details
| Name | Marissa O'Connor |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | New York |
| Licensed in | New York |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 7 |
About Marissa
Marissa O'Connor is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and parenting strain. She focuses on practical steps people can take to feel steadier. Marissa brings seven years of experience and a calm, nonjudgmental manner to sessions.
She uses Narrative Therapy to help clients tell and reframe the stories that shape their lives. She also draws on Client-Centered methods to build a trusting relationship where people feel heard.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral tools are used when clients want hands-on strategies for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based. That means she notices what already works for a person and helps expand those skills.
Sessions aim to be realistic and useful for everyday life, whether the challenge is grief, body image concerns, or coping with big change. Marissa adapts techniques to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. She offers short-term coaching-style work as well as longer therapy focused on deeper patterns.
People who need help with sleep, eating issues, panic, obsessive thoughts, or caregiver stress will find focused strategies and steady support. Based in New York, she provides care in English. Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem among the things Marissa works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Marissa among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Marissa among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Marissa among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Marissa among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Marissa among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Marissa among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Marissa among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Marissa among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Marissa directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Marissa directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and Practical Therapies Work Online
Marissa uses Narrative Therapy to help people notice the stories they tell about themselves and to try new, more helpful ways of understanding events. This approach can be useful for grief, trauma, body image concerns, and life transitions where meaning matters. She also relies on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on listening and building a trusting connection so people feel safe to explore change. Cognitive Behavioral techniques are used when clients want clear steps to reduce anxiety, manage panic, or shift unhelpful thinking patterns.Choosing the right method is part of the work together. Marissa will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and daily life, then suggest approaches to try. The plan can change over time as needs and outcomes become clearer, and she treats the process as a collaboration rather than a fixed prescription.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works well for shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports quick updates or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options help people fit care into busy schedules and keep momentum between meetings.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Marissa help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting challenges, grief, eating and sleeping issues, anger, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and nonjudgmental, focused on strengths and practical steps that fit daily life.
What kind of experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and has developed adaptable approaches to care.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW license in New York and practices out of New York.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote therapy.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a time based on therapist availability.
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