Marissa Patti-Marshall, LISW-CP, LCSW
North Carolina · 6 years in practice
Marissa Patti-Marshall is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who offers practical, down-to-earth support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
License and registration
- LCSW, North Carolina
- C014938 · expires May 2026
- LISW-CP, South Carolina
- 16562 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1700417144 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Marissa
Marissa Patti-Marshall is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who offers practical, down-to-earth support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She has six years of professional experience and works with people on parenting, motivation, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Sessions focus on clear steps and steady progress rather than jargon.
Her approach centers on listening first. She uses client-centered methods to make space for what matters to each person.
Background and approach
That means time to share thoughts and feelings without judgment and to build goals together. Marissa blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with solution-focused techniques to help people change unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She highlights strengths and small wins so clients can see progress between sessions.
She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing when emotion regulation or readiness for change is a focus. These tools can help with panic, anger, addictive behavior, and situations that feel overwhelming. Her background includes work with people experiencing homelessness and addiction, and with those navigating major life transitions.
Marissa practices in North Carolina and aims to help people build coping skills that fit everyday life. Getting started is presented as a collaborative step. She supports practical problem-solving, whether the goal is managing anxiety, working through grief, improving communication, or finding steadier motivation.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Marissa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Intellectual disability
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Young adult issues
Approaches Marissa names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Using practical approaches in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's priorities. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so people feel heard and can set their own goals; this approach helps when someone needs space to sort through feelings or make decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In sessions it involves identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying new behaviors to reduce anxiety or low mood. CBT is useful for panic attacks, depression, and everyday stressors.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. Short exercises and skills practice can make big differences in handling anger, overwhelming feelings, or relationship strain.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means checking in and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions can be more flexible than in-person meetings. Video calls let people use visual cues and work through exercises together. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging offer quick reflections or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of issues does Marissa help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, relationship and family concerns, grief, anger, and career or life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques to set goals and test small changes between sessions.
What is her professional background?
Marissa has six years of experience and has worked with people facing homelessness, addiction, and major life transitions.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LISW-CP in South Carolina and LCSW in North Carolina and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Marissa offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different scheduling needs.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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