Dr. Marissa Goldman, LCSW - Therapist in Minnesota

About Marissa

Dr. Marissa Goldman uses a practical, cognitive approach to help people manage stress and anxiety. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with six years of experience.

Her work often centers on parenting concerns, managing life changes, and building self-esteem. She keeps sessions straightforward and focused on useful tools rather than long lectures. Dr.

Goldman helps clients break down overwhelming problems into small, doable steps. She teaches skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to change unhelpful thinking and to practice new responses.

Background and approach

Sessions often include goal-setting, skill practice, and real-life strategies to reduce overwhelm. She has experience addressing caregiver strain, communication problems, and issues tied to life purpose. She also supports people working through post-traumatic stress, self-love, and women's issues.

Her background emphasizes practical coping techniques and clearer communication at home and work. Dr. Goldman licensed in Illinois and also holds a New Hampshire LCSW credential, and she now practices with clients in Minnesota.

She offers phone sessions, video calls, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can fit therapy into busy lives. All interactions are aimed at helping clients find manageable changes. Her style is direct but compassionate.

She focuses on helping people make small, steady progress. If someone wants coaching-style support alongside traditional therapy tools, she blends those approaches to match goals and pace.

How CBT and online care work together

CBT is a hands-on approach that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and change small behaviors. It focuses on practical exercises and step-by-step skills for managing anxiety, stress, and parenting challenges. Sessions often include homework and real-life practice to make new habits stick.

Therapy in this practice is collaborative. The therapist will help figure out which methods fit a person's goals and comfort level. That choice is revisited as therapy progresses so techniques match current needs and priorities.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make work more flexible. Video or phone can recreate a regular appointment, while chat and messaging let people check in between sessions or use shorter touchpoints. These options help fit therapy into busy routines and allow steady progress without major schedule disruption.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching. Additional focuses include caregiver issues, communication problems, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and women's issues.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and aims to teach concrete skills. Sessions focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and practicing new behaviors in everyday life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That background informs her practical, skills-based approach.

What credentials and location apply?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with license numbers IL LCSW 149028194 and NH LCSW 5520. Her practice is based in Minnesota.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work together?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Appointments can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options are intended to fit different schedules and preferences.

How does payment and getting started work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Parenting issues
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience: 6 years
Licensed: Illinois, Minnesota, New Hampshire
Languages: English

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