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Marissa Bracco, LCSW

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Marissa

Marissa Bracco is an LCSW with 15 years of experience who supports people facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy challenges, grief, parenting strains, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She also addresses related areas such as body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, attachment and abandonment issues, and problems with communication or control. Marissa has a history of working in school settings and with families, and she has experience with conditions such as autism, OCD, ODD, and mood disorders.

Her approach is calm, welcoming, and grounded in building rapport first. She blends client-centered listening with practical cognitive behavioral techniques, and integrates mindfulness practices when useful.

Sessions focus on collaboratively developing a treatment plan tailored to the specific concerns a person brings, aiming to help clients manage symptoms, clarify goals, and develop coping strategies. Marissa practices in Florida as a licensed clinical social worker and offers multiple remote session formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

Approach-Focused Online Care and Practical Skills

Client-centered therapy emphasizes understanding each person's perspective and building goals together; it helps when someone needs a supportive, empathetic environment to explore concerns and set priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing concrete strategies to change them, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related problems. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple exercises to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, and it can complement skill-based work for people dealing with chronic stress or trauma.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist works collaboratively to learn about a person's needs and preferences, then tailors a plan that may combine these methods so therapy aligns with the client's goals and comfort level. That flexibility helps ensure the work feels relevant and practical.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more accessible across busy schedules. These remote formats allow for regular, convenient contact and make it easier to maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
Support is offered for a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy problems, grief, parenting strains, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other related concerns.
How would you describe the therapeutic style I can expect?
Therapy is delivered in a calm, welcoming manner that emphasizes rapport and nonjudgmental listening while combining practical techniques to address presenting problems.
What is the clinician's background and experience?
The clinician is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of practice experience, including time working in school settings and with families, and experience addressing a range of mental health and life adjustment issues.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
The therapist is credentialed as LCSW with license FL LCSW SW15774 and practices in Florida.
Which languages are available and can international clients join?
Services are provided in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
In what session formats can I work with this therapist?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility for different needs and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are accessed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

LGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

What Marissa can help with

Marissa Bracco works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Marissa works with people diagnosed with disorders such as depression.

Marissa works with many people facing financial crises.

How Marissa approaches therapy

Marissa's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Marissa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Florida, with 15 years of clinical experience.