Marissa Patti-Marshall , LISW-CP, LCSW

Marissa Patti-Marshall is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with six years of professional experience, licensed to practice in both North Carolina and South Carolina. She holds the credentials LISW-CP and LCSW, which indicate clinical social work licensure and training to provide psychotherapy and clinical services. Marissa has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, motivation and self-esteem struggles, depression, trauma, parenting and behavior issues. She has also worked with individuals navigating homelessness, addiction, and major life transitions, bringing experience with both acute and long-term challenges.

Her practice centers on creating a nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed openly. Using a client-centered framework, Marissa emphasizes listening, validation, and collaboration so individuals feel heard and empowered to make change. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with solution-focused techniques to help clients identify patterns, build practical coping skills, and leverage their existing strengths. Throughout the work she highlights resilience and capacity for growth, guiding each person toward more fulfilling and sustainable ways of living.

Marissa frames the decision to begin therapy as a courageous first step and provides steady, supportive guidance throughout the process, helping clients set goals and move toward a happier, more balanced life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Marissa uses client-centered therapy to create a compassionate, collaborative space where each person’s goals and values guide the work. This approach emphasizes active listening and validation, helping people feel understood and build confidence to address personal challenges.

She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT is often useful for addressing patterns that interfere with daily functioning and relationships.

In addition, Marissa integrates solution-focused techniques that concentrate on strengths and actionable steps. This approach helps clients set clear, achievable goals and notice small changes that support longer term progress.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapeutic process, and Marissa works collaboratively with clients to tailor approaches to their needs, preferences, and goals. She helps explore options, adjust techniques over time, and focuses on what feels most effective for each individual.

Online therapy with Marissa can be delivered by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or work, reduce travel time, and allow sessions to fit into busy lives while maintaining consistent progress.