Marissa Herrera, LPC - Therapist in Georgia

About Marissa

Marissa Herrera is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who focuses on practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. She writes plainly and works in a straightforward way so parents can quickly see what to expect. Her tone is collaborative and respectful, and she aims to help people reconnect with their strengths and values.

Marissa uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT - to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and patterns.

Background and approach

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - to help people act in line with their values, and she uses Motivational Interviewing to build readiness for change. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR - is part of her toolkit for processing trauma when appropriate. Her approach is client-directed.

That means she helps people set goals and chooses techniques that fit each person’s needs. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with practical steps you can try between meetings. Marissa has eight years of experience working across mental health settings.

She has a particular interest in issues around identity and adjustment, and she helps people challenge negative beliefs and build healthier habits. She practices in Georgia and conducts sessions in English. To start, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to connect with therapy.

Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, and are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How evidence-based tools translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice what matters most and take small steps toward those values even when emotions are hard. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and decisions about parenting and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replace them with more useful actions and routines; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories in a structured way when trauma is part of a person’s difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, comfort level, and needs. That way sessions use techniques that feel relevant and manageable rather than generic or overly technical.

Online therapy with Marissa uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy around school, work, or parenting demands. They also allow people to try different formats to see what feels most helpful, while keeping the focus on clear goals and practical steps between sessions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

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.

EMDR

A structured protocol used with distressing memories, pairing recall with guided attention tasks. Some therapists adapt it for video sessions; whether that fits is worth asking about directly.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Marissa Herrera address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar issues, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, self esteem, career transitions, ADHD, trauma and LGBT-related matters.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-directed and practical. She focuses on clear goals, real-world steps, and collaborative decision making during sessions.

What kind of background and experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience in various mental health settings and has worked with people facing identity, adjustment, and recovery challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with license number GA LPC LPC010560 and practices in Georgia.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

Addictions
ADHD
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coaching
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 8 years
Licensed: Georgia
Languages: English

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