Marissa Raskin

Marissa Raskin is a licensed mental health counselor in New York with over 10 years of clinical experience. She earned her undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology from the University at Albany and holds a dual Master of Arts from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Forensic Psychology and Forensic Mental Health Counseling. Marissa has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, and relationship concerns, among other life challenges.

Her style is warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental. Sessions aim to be respectful and inclusive, with an emphasis on listening first and understanding each person's story. Marissa says labels are not useful when they get in the way of helping someone move forward.

In practice she adapts methods to fit each person's needs. Marissa uses client-centered conversations to prioritize what matters most to the person in the room. She also applies cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and mindfulness exercises to reduce reactivity.

Her caseload has included people affected by trauma and abuse and those who have interacted with the criminal justice system. She also supports concerns such as parenting strain, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and divorce and separation. Marissa works with a broad range of mood and anxiety-related problems, addiction concerns, and questions about life purpose and career.

People who choose Marissa can expect collaborative planning and practical strategies. She combines discussion, skill-building, and goal-focused steps tailored to each person's situation. To begin, visitors follow the site intake process to connect and schedule an initial appointment.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and putting the person's needs first. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what is said, and helps people clarify their goals and values. This approach is useful when someone wants a collaborative, respectful space to sort through big decisions or emotional strain.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses clear steps and exercises to challenge unhelpful thinking and build new coping skills, which can help with anxiety, depression, panic, and stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention skills to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, often through brief, practical exercises.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. Marissa will help figure out which methods match a person's goals, needs, and preferences. She aims to shape sessions together, adjusting strategies as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, check the platform or intake page to confirm which session formats are offered before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about scheduling logistics and what will best fit your daily routine.