About Marissa
Marissa Gurello is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Massachusetts who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and low self-esteem. She also supports those dealing with attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, and feelings of guilt or shame. Marissa aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and personal.
Marissa uses a collaborative, strength-focused style in sessions. She listens for each person's goals and builds a plan around what feels useful in day-to-day life.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and practical, with attention to small changes that add up. Her approach draws on elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered practice. That means she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, try new behaviors, and use their own strengths to make changes.
She adapts tools to fit individual needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all plan. With four years of clinical experience, Marissa has worked with adults, adolescents, and children. She brings a calm, encouraging manner and focuses on real-world goals like improved communication and better stress management.
She pays particular attention to women's issues and social anxiety when relevant. Sessions are offered in English and are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling that fits each person's timing.
The subscription model can be canceled at any time.
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Marissa incorporates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new ways of thinking and acting. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and social fears because it breaks problems into specific thoughts and behaviors people can change.She also uses client-centered techniques that emphasize listening and collaboration. That means sessions focus on the person's own goals and strengths, and the therapist follows the client's lead while offering practical tools and support.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Marissa will discuss options, try methods that fit the client's needs, and adjust plans based on what feels most helpful. The process is collaborative and paced to each person's goals and comfort.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper interactions. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to fit brief sessions or ongoing check-ins into a busy day. These formats give flexibility to connect in ways that match scheduling and communication preferences.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also works with
- Experience
- 4 years
- Licensed
- Massachusetts
- Languages
- English