Therapist profile
Marissa Belanger, LICSW
LICSW - Stress and parenting support
Continue with MarissaAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- Self-esteem work
About Marissa
Marissa Belanger is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with nine years of clinical experience. She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, family conflict, and changes that come with different life stages.
Marissa focuses on practical support for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed. She listens, asks straightforward questions, and helps clients sort through what matters most. Sessions often include steps to build self-esteem, manage mood, and handle everyday pressures.
Her work addresses a range of personal concerns such as depression, grief, ADHD, and relationship strain. She also pays attention to issues that often sit beneath those concerns, including control issues, guilt and shame, fertility-related stress, and women's issues.
Marissa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients develop coping skills and increase self-awareness. She aims to offer clear options during sessions so people leave with next steps they can try between meetings.
People who come to her often want help navigating transitions - for example changes in parenting roles, shifts in relationships, or major life decisions. She supports them in identifying priorities, setting manageable goals, and testing new ways of responding to old problems.
How sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and how they fit online
Marissa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can practice between sessions. One common approach emphasizes teaching specific coping skills for stress and anxiety, such as breathing, grounding, and behavioral strategies to reduce overwhelm. These tools are useful for day-to-day parenting strain, mood management, and managing ADHD-related routines.Another approach centers on building self-esteem and addressing shame and guilt through structured conversation and behavioral experiments. That work helps people test new responses to familiar problems and notice small changes in confidence and mood.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Marissa works with clients to decide which techniques match their goals and life situation, and she adjusts methods as progress is tracked. The focus is on clear, manageable steps rather than vague promises.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Talk with the therapist about the practical setup that will best fit your schedule and the level of focus you need.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family life?
She helps with parenting challenges, family conflict, and relationship strain as listed in her specialties.
How does she approach therapy sessions?
She uses straightforward conversation and evidence-based techniques to build coping skills and self-awareness.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working with people on stress, mood, grief, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LICSW based in Massachusetts.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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