Marissa Raskin

Marissa Raskin is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York with over 10 years of clinical experience. She began with a dual master’s degree in Forensic Psychology and Forensic Mental Health Counseling from John Jay College and builds on that background when meeting people where they are.

Her sessions tend to be warm and empathetic. She keeps conversations respectful, sensitive, and free of stigmatizing labels. The goal is to make space for honest talk about stress, anger, addiction, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns.

Marissa mixes straightforward tools with reflective listening. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot thinking patterns that can keep problems going. She brings in mindfulness practices to calm the body and attention when emotions run high.

Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolbox for people trying to change habits like substance use or smoking and vaping. She also draws on client-centered ideas to shape treatment around each person’s values and goals.

She has worked with people facing trauma, workplace and career strain, parenting and blended-family challenges, and life transitions. Marissa aims to tailor each plan so it fits daily life and concrete goals, such as reducing panic, managing anger, or improving communication.

To begin, prospective clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

How Marissa uses practical approaches online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and following the person’s lead. It helps people who need a space to sort through emotions and decide what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches concrete skills for changing patterns that keep problems going, such as anxiety, anger, or low mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and help notice emotions before they take over.

Finding the right blend of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose approaches that match goals, needs, and day-to-day life. Together they set practical steps and adjust the plan as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten check-ins, or reduce travel time. It also allows people to practice skills in real life between meetings and brings structured tools like CBT and mindfulness into regular routines.