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Genuine connection is the heart of the counseling relationship.

MY APPROACH

Client-Centered

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Collaborative

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Compassionate

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GET TO KNOW ME

Hi, I’m Marisa, and I’m so glad you’re here!

As a counselor, I combine evidence-based practices with warmth and understanding to help you navigate challenges, build resilience, and foster personal growth.

LEARNING & GROWING

The Experience Behind My Work

Our Work Together

You may feel pulled in different directions, caught between the part of you that wants change and the part that feels too stuck or tired to try. Or maybe you carry painful beliefs about yourself, feeling like you should “try harder,” “just stop it,” or already have everything figured out. Shame might whisper that others have it worse or that your struggles don’t matter. 

You are human, you are not alone, and the parts of you that feel stuck or overwhelmed deserve care.

When you sit with me, you’ll find a warm and supportive space where your experiences are met with compassion. I bring genuine presence, curiosity, and a bit of humor into our work together, creating a space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and patterns without judgment. Together we’ll focus on the changes and goals that matter to you, building a roadmap that feels right for your life. My hope is to help you feel safe, confident, and connected to yourself and the people you care about.

Therapeutic Modalities

  • Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS-Informed Parts Work)

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Sand Tray Therapy

  • Expressive Arts

  • Motivational Interviewing

Treatment Approach

Background

  • Trauma-Informed

  • Collaborative

  • Integrative

  • Client-Centered

  • Attachment-Based

  • Strengths-Based

With 27 years in education, I bring my passion for teaching and helping others reach their full potential into my counseling work. I offer therapy for adolescents, teens, adults, and those seeking Christian or Catholic faith-based support.

Additional Trainings

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  • EMDRIA Approved EMDR Training

  • The Integrated EMDR & IFS Model

  • Introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • IFS Foundations Masterclass

  • Borderline Personality Disorder as a Traumatic Attachment Disorder

  • Adult Mental Health First Aid

  • Anxious Grief

  • Flash Technique for Trauma

  • Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)

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The Lighter Side

WHERE I’M FROM

I’m a Colorado native who adventurously moved to the great state of Texas in 2022.

MY FAMILY

My husband Byron, and I have been married for twenty-seven years and have four young adult children, with the recent addition of our grandson.

WHAT I ENJOY

Spending time with family and friends, savoring a leisurely cup of coffee, reading, watching a beautiful Texas sunset, and taking long walks with my dog, Mae.

FAITH

I’m actively involved in my Catholic church community, where I serve as a mental health advocate, supporting connection, awareness, and faith-based care.

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REACH OUT ANYTIME

Let’s Take the Next Step Together.

CONNECT WITH MARISA