Marissa Geraci, LMHC

Marissa Geraci is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, and questions about life purpose. She welcomes clients who are facing career stress, compassion fatigue, intimacy concerns, or challenges like guilt, shame, infidelity, isolation, and jealousy. Marissa writes in plain terms and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.

She uses straightforward conversation and collaborative planning to tailor support to each person's needs. Marissa draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and build small habits that change how daily problems feel. She also uses elements of the Gottman Method to look at relationship patterns and communication when couples work on connection and conflict.

Marissa holds the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, LMHC, and brings nine years of professional experience to her clinical work. She practices in Florida and meets with people in English. Her approach centers on respect, sensitivity, and compassion while keeping goals clear and practical.

Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and which steps will fit in their life. Marissa encourages people to try specific techniques at home, reflect on what works, and adjust the plan together. She aims to make starting therapy feel doable rather than overwhelming.

If someone is ready to begin, the typical next step is to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to therapist availability. Marissa asks clients to treat the work as a partnership where both people shape the path forward.

How CBT and Gottman Work Online

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. It often includes short exercises to try between sessions and trackers to notice small changes. The Gottman Method concentrates on communication patterns and problem-solving in relationships, helping people learn clearer ways to express needs and repair interaction breakdowns.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether CBT techniques, Gottman-informed communication work, or a mix fits best for the client’s situation.

Confirm session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, and let people choose quieter moments for check-ins. It also lets clients practice strategies in the settings where they live and work, then bring observations back to sessions for real-time problem solving.