Therapist profile
Marissa Bracco, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Stress and Anger support
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Florida / SW15774
- NPI1336740422
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- CBT informed
- Mindfulness use
- Client-centered care
About Marissa
Marissa Bracco is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - with 15 years of experience based in Florida. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and relationship and family concerns. Sessions are offered in English and she draws on a mix of approaches to help people make practical changes.
Marissa spent much of her career in school settings and working with children and families, and she has experience supporting people with ADHD, autism spectrum differences, mood disorders, OCD and ODD. She has also helped people cope with financial strain, grief, chronic illness, caregiving stress, and adjustment to life changes. That background shapes how she sees everyday problems and responses under pressure.
Her style is calm and neutral. She prioritizes building rapport first, and then works with each person to set clear goals. She combines client-centered methods with cognitive-behavioral ideas and uses mindfulness when it fits the work. Sessions focus on what someone can do differently day to day rather than only talking about feelings.
In practical terms Marissa will help a person notice patterns, test small changes, and practice different reactions to heated moments. She also addresses communication problems, control issues, codependency, and intimacy-related concerns that feed anger and resentment. Expect a mix of short skills practice, problem solving, and reflective conversation.
People who come for help with parenting stress, career pressure, body image, or compassion fatigue can work on concrete steps to reduce overwhelm. Her goal is to help clients identify manageable next actions and track progress over time.
How sessions work
How Marissa applies therapy approaches online
Client-centered work focuses on listening and building rapport. It helps someone clarify what matters to them and set practical goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors to change reactions and reduce patterns like snapping or rumination. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to calm the body and interrupt automatic responses. These approaches suit anger, anxiety, stress, and relationship strains.Finding the right mix of methods is collaborative. Marissa will discuss your goals, try approaches that fit, and adjust based on what helps. That means testing small skills, reviewing what worked, and changing plans when needed so the work stays practical and relevant.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as current options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They can also allow work around drop-off or break schedules, and let someone use video or audio depending on bandwidth and comfort. Ask about formats during the sign-up steps so sessions match your routine and goals.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, relationship and family concerns, plus related areas like grief, parenting strain, and ADHD.
How would she approach anger or temper issues?
She blends client-centered work with cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness. The work focuses on noticing patterns, practicing different responses, and building communication skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience, including substantial time working in school settings and with children and families.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Florida.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether phone or video sessions are available for your needs.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; check the service details for exact pricing in your area.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.