About Marissa
Marissa Torres is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who uses practical, down-to-earth strategies to help people move forward. She focuses on reducing anxiety, easing depression, and improving relationships. Her style is collaborative and straightforward, and she aims to meet clients where they are.
Marissa does not believe in long stretches of analysis as the only path to change. Instead she works with people on clear steps they can try between sessions.
Background and approach
That might mean learning new ways to handle stress, trying different ways of connecting with others, or testing new habits that support mood and energy. She has 12 years of experience and brings a mix of therapy approaches to fit different needs.
These include methods that look at thoughts and behaviors, ways that help people accept hard feelings while moving toward their values, and techniques for working through painful memories. Marissa also helps with life transitions, eating and intimacy concerns, addiction-related issues, and career stress. She pays attention to communication problems and social anxiety, and supports people navigating identity and LGBT issues.
Sessions aim to leave people with clearer choices and practical tools. Marissa encourages small, measurable changes that build confidence over time. If someone wants direct coaching as part of therapy, she blends practical guidance with traditional counseling methods.
Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings while focusing on actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and major life changes because it emphasizes living despite discomfort. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and social phobia. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotional patterns in close relationships and helps people express needs and build stronger bonds. It can be helpful when relationship or intimacy issues are central.The therapist treats finding the right approach as a joint process. Together the therapist and client will try options and adjust based on what feels most useful. Sessions may combine methods so the work fits the client's goals, preferences, and day-to-day life.
Online sessions offer several practical benefits. Video calls let people see nonverbal cues and practice new skills in real time. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for ongoing support, brief coaching, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, school, and family obligations while keeping consistent contact with a licensed professional.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 12 years
- Licensed
- Texas
- Languages
- English