About Marisa
Marisa Colon greets people with a calm, straightforward approach. She focuses on making it easier to talk about hard feelings like anxiety, grief, anger, and low self-esteem. Marisa is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with three years of clinical experience.
She aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure. In sessions she creates space for people to share thoughts and emotions without judgment.
How Marisa works
Conversations center on what matters now and what practical steps feel possible. She uses clear, conversational language rather than clinical terms so parents can follow along and take action between sessions. Marisa blends client-centered care with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing.
That means she helps people notice unhelpful thinking, try small behavior changes, and stay motivated for progress. These approaches suit concerns such as stress, depression, postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, and problems with self-worth. She also addresses issues like communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and multicultural concerns.
When self-harm thoughts or overwhelming emotions come up, Marisa works with clients to build immediate coping steps and safer ways to manage distress. Her style is practical, empathetic, and paced to each person’s needs. People can expect sessions that focus on clear goals and everyday coping strategies.
Marisa encourages people to take small, steady steps toward feeling more in control and connected.
Marisa lists 3 ways of working on the entry:
What Marisa works with
The areas below are the ones Marisa selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
How therapy approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following each person's lead so they feel heard and understood. It helps people untangle feelings and decide what changes matter most to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and introduces simple experiments to test new ways of acting. It can help with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and seasonal mood shifts.
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to build motivation for change by exploring a person's own reasons and strengths. It often supports people who want help with motivation, habit shifts, or difficult choices.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort. That collaborative planning can change as progress is made.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversation time. Phone sessions work when a lower bandwidth option or hands-free check-in is helpful. Live chat and text-based messaging fit shorter check-ins, quick coping support, or when typing feels easier than speaking.
Start online instead of waiting
Our partner service asks a few questions about what you are looking for and matches you with a therapist for sessions from home.
Book with MarisaWe will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you.
Common questions
What kinds of concerns can be addressed here?
How would you describe the therapy style?
What is Marisa's background in therapy?
Where is this therapist licensed?
Which languages are used in sessions?
What session formats are offered?
How does billing and cost work?
How do I begin working with this therapist?
A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you. Entries are not assessed or endorsed by this directory.
Other entries for stress, anxiety
Supportive LCSW helping people build strength and clarity
Practical, trauma-aware therapy for everyday life
Practical, relational therapy for life transitions