Marissa Patti-Marshall, LISW-CP, LCSW

Marissa Patti-Marshall is a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina. She draws on six years of experience helping people who are stressed, anxious, depressed, or coping with trauma and abuse. Her approach centers on listening and making clients feel understood before moving forward.

She focuses on everyday problems that make life harder. That includes parenting strain, motivation and self-esteem struggles, grief, anger, and relationship or family difficulties. She has also supported people facing addiction, homelessness, and major life transitions.

Marissa uses a client-centered stance so people can talk through worries without judgment. She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviors, with Solution-Focused ideas that build on what already works. The work highlights strengths and practical steps rather than long labels.

Sessions tend to be collaborative and goal-oriented. She helps people set small, realistic goals and practices skills between visits. That might mean trying a new coping skill, adjusting a routine, or testing out different ways to communicate.

Her style is straightforward and warm. She encourages honest conversation and supports people as they try new strategies. To begin, a short matching process helps connect someone to her and schedule the first appointment.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and making sure people feel heard. It helps when someone needs a judgment-free space to sort feelings and consider next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and actions. It’s useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and behaviors people want to change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings run high.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick the approaches that match their goals and preferences. That means checking in about what feels helpful, trying a method, and adjusting as needed so progress is practical and realistic.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people appreciate online therapy because it can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time. Online work can allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, let someone avoid camera use if that helps them engage, and support consistent weekly work while balancing other obligations. Licensed professionals use these methods to focus on skills, goal setting, and real-life practice that fits into everyday routines.