Therapist profile
Marissa Boscia-Wittekind , LMHC
New York
LMHC in New York - Stress and Relationship work
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- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, New York / 006890-01; LMHC, Massachusetts / LMHC10002403
- NPI
- 1730695149
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Marissa
Marissa Boscia-Wittekind is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with 11 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, career stress, depression, and coping with life changes. She also lists focus areas such as attachment issues, body image, codependency, postpartum depression, and young adult issues. Sessions are collaborative and intended to help people make steady, practical progress toward their goals.
Marissa favors a practical, solution-focused style. She draws on client-centered ideas and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. She uses emotional regulation tools and relaxation practices to manage intense feelings. The process is intended to identify patterns that are not working and try different steps to change them.
In the first session she focuses on building rapport and understanding what brought the person to therapy. She asks about background, current stressors, and initial goals so future sessions have a clear direction. Marissa encourages honest feedback so the work stays relevant to each person’s needs.
She describes the client as the expert on their own life and positions herself as a guide who suggests options. Practical exercises, short-term goals, and skill-building are common features of her work. Over time, those tools are used to reduce the hold of old patterns and to support clearer choices in relationships and daily life.
Marissa practices in New York and conducts sessions in English. Her stated approach is collaborative and solution-oriented, aiming to help people get unstuck and move toward the changes they want.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and building a respectful working relationship so people can explore what matters most to them. It helps when someone wants a therapist who follows their pace and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and uses specific exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often practical for anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, doable steps and on identifying strengths and past successes to create change quickly.Figuring out which method fits best is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to choose approaches that match goals and preferences. That might mean using CBT techniques some weeks and solution-focused steps in others, depending on what is helping most.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy day, reducing travel time, and making it easier to schedule short check-ins around work or family commitments. Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking so you know what is offered. Many people find that doing sessions remotely makes it simpler to keep momentum and practice new skills between meetings.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
New York, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, career issues, depression, and life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, body image, codependency, and postpartum depression.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical, using client-centered methods and solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals and try concrete changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools and emotional regulation strategies are used to address thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns, including addiction, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York. She practices in New York state.
Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are in person, by phone, or by video.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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