Marissa Torres, LPC
Compassionate narrative-focused counselor
Details
| Name | Marissa Torres |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 12 |
About Marissa
Marissa Torres is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 12 years of clinical experience. She uses a narrative-informed, collaborative style to help people untangle painful patterns and find clearer ways forward. Marissa speaks directly and kindly, aiming to make therapy feel doable rather than overwhelming for a busy parent or someone stretched thin by life.
She focuses on anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, and addiction-related issues. She also helps with grief, intimacy challenges, self-esteem, and navigating big life changes.
Background and approach
Additional areas include communication problems and social anxiety and phobia. Marissa blends practical tools with story-centered work. She helps clients notice the unhelpful stories they tell about themselves.
Then she supports them in trying new actions that fit values and goals. In sessions she draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to teach skills for managing difficult thoughts and emotions. Client-centered principles shape the pace and tone so people feel heard and respected.
Marissa aims for short-term change while also addressing deeper themes when useful. She supports people dealing with career stress, parenting strain, eating concerns, anger, bipolar mood challenges, and LGBT-related stressors. Her approach emphasizes small, meaningful steps that add up to real change.
Getting started involves a simple match and scheduling process. She works with international clients and offers multiple online formats so therapy can fit into a busy life.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Marissa works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Marissa among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Marissa among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Marissa among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Marissa among the ways she works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Marissa among the ways she works.
- Solution-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
Narrative and skills-based care delivered online
Marissa uses Narrative Therapy to help people retell difficult life stories in ways that open up new choices. Narrative work focuses on the stories that shape how you see yourself and your options, which can be useful for relationship struggles, grief, and self-esteem issues.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which teaches practical ways to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck by them. ACT helps people take values-based actions even when emotions feel intense, and it pairs well with more structured CBT techniques for anxiety and mood concerns.
Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Marissa works together with each person to find which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying a few tools and refining what feels most helpful over time.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let you work face-to-face, phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and text messaging lets you keep momentum between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit counseling into work, school, or parenting schedules while using the methods above to address real-life problems.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addictions, grief, self-esteem, and trauma among other concerns. Additional focuses include communication problems and social anxiety.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a narrative-informed, collaborative approach that combines practical skill-building and story work. Sessions aim to shift habitual thinking and try new behaviors that match your values.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns. That background informs a pragmatic and person-focused practice.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She is based in Texas and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Contacting this therapist
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