Marissa Patti-Marshall, LISW-CP, LCSW
Supportive social worker for practical parenting help
Book with Marissa- Years in practice
- 6
- Credentials
- LISW-CP, LCSW
- Licensed in
- North Carolina, South Carolina
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Marissa
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 brings six years of direct experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Parents reading this will find a practical, down-to-earth approach to parenting concerns and behavior issues.
Marissa focuses on keeping sessions approachable and focused on what matters to each person. She listens first, then works with clients to set realistic goals.
Background and approach
That could mean building new coping skills, changing unhelpful thinking, or finding clearer ways to communicate. Her routine blends client-centered care with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques. That means clients are heard and validated while also practicing concrete strategies for change.
Sessions often include small homework tasks and short-term goals to track progress. She has experience helping people facing addiction, homelessness, and major life transitions. Marissa also supports concerns related to adoption and foster care, attachment, caregiver stress, and body image.
Her background brings practical insight when problems feel overwhelming. In sessions she highlights strengths and encourages steady steps forward. Many people appreciate a mix of listening and action.
Marissa aims to help clients build skills they can use outside of sessions to manage day-to-day challenges and parenting demands.
What Marissa works with
Everything Marissa lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Marissa helps people with.
- 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 lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on being heard and understood. It emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping people name their priorities and feel respected while they work toward change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to shift unhelpful thinking and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Marissa will collaborate with each person to decide whether a listening-focused style, CBT skills, or solution-focused steps fit best. Together they set goals and adjust methods as needs and preferences change.
Online formats used include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for interactive skill-building and a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when video is not possible or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text work well for brief check-ins, between-session support, or people who prefer typed communication. These options offer flexibility for busy schedules, work breaks, and different comfort levels while keeping therapy practical and focused.
Questions people ask about Marissa
What kinds of problems does Marissa help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and parenting concerns, plus issues like addiction, grief, and career changes.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and validation, paired with practical methods like CBT and solution-focused work.
How much experience does she have?
Marissa has six years of professional experience working in clinical social work settings in the Carolinas.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds SC LISW-CP and NC LCSW credentials and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions may take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services use 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 the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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