Marissa Cirilo

With a compassionate and brave approach to therapy, Marissa Cirilo, LCSW, creates a transformative space for adults and older adolescents to explore their challenges and work towards personal growth. As a licensed clinical social worker, Marissa believes that understanding our life experiences can provide significant insight into our thought processes and behaviors.

Marissa's therapeutic approach is rooted in psychodynamic, attachment-based, and trauma-informed methodologies. She supports individuals who are seeking a safe and courageous environment to discuss their challenges. Recognizing that therapy can be intimidating, Marissa focuses on building a trusting relationship with her clients to facilitate honesty and growth.

With experience in the mental health field since 2014, Marissa views her clients as the experts of their own lives. She collaborates with them to empower self-exploration and navigate a path forward through old patterns, helping clients express their genuine selves. Marissa's practice emphasizes creating a connection that allows for open and honest dialogue, building a discussion space with respect and commitment to work through difficult topics.

Marissa offers individual therapy services for clients aged 14 and above. She is particularly experienced in working with adults and older adolescents, and is currently accepting clients between the ages of eight and seventeen. Her focus areas include supporting individuals through life transitions, relationship difficulties, and personal growth journeys.

Clients looking to work with Marissa can expect a therapist who values creating a strong therapeutic alliance and who believes in the transformative power of a trusting counselor-client relationship. Her approach encourages clients to explore their experiences in a supportive environment, fostering personal insight and positive change.