Marissa Herrera

Marissa Herrera is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing big life shifts and everyday stress. She focuses on clear, practical steps so clients can regain a sense of control and move forward. Her style is direct and collaborative, aimed at people who want to make change happen in their lives.

She draws on several therapy methods to match each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of coping. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify values and take actions that fit those values. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is offered for processing traumatic memories when appropriate.

Marissa emphasizes solution-focused and motivational techniques to set small, achievable goals. She supports people working through anxiety, depression, addictions, bipolar challenges, and grief over life transitions. She also helps those navigating cultural and gender identity concerns, parenting strains, career stress, and relationship or intimacy-related issues.

With eight years in the mental health field, Marissa has worked in a range of settings and with diverse populations. She asks questions that reveal practical next steps and helps people challenge negative beliefs holding them back. Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal-oriented, with plans that fit each person’s daily life.

Marissa practices in Georgia and conducts sessions in English. People who want to begin can use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

Approaches that translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people name what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It often suits people dealing with life changes, anxiety, or feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to test new ways of coping with stress or low mood. EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a method used to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional hold; it can help people who have experienced abuse or other trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining ACT, CBT, or EMDR over time so progress builds in a way that feels manageable.

Confirm the session formats before booking so you know what to expect. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people continue care through a transition or while juggling work and parenting, with the therapist helping adapt sessions to match everyday routines.