Marissa Raskin, LMHC

Marissa Raskin is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York. She brings ten years of clinical experience and a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions. Marissa draws on her background in psychology and forensic mental health to understand complex life situations. She aims to make therapy straightforward and focused on real-life change.

Marissa describes her approach as warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental. She listens carefully and works with each person to set clear, achievable goals. Sessions emphasize useful skills and steps the client can use between meetings.

Her work often addresses stress, anxiety, depression, and substance use concerns. She also helps with relationship and family challenges, parenting stress, grief, career questions, and managing life transitions. Additional focus areas include ADHD, compassion fatigue, and issues tied to pregnancy or caregiving.

Marissa uses a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. She adapts the mix to fit the person in front of her rather than following a single formula. That means practical cognitive tools, attention to how thoughts and behaviors interact, and moments of grounding or mindful attention when helpful.

Sessions are offered through video, phone, live chat, and text messaging. Marissa supports people looking for goal-focused work and a respectful, inclusive therapeutic relationship. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Approaches and what online therapy looks like

Marissa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based techniques. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence, which can reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change behaviors. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to help calm racing thoughts and increase present-moment awareness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Marissa will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences, then recommend a blend of methods. She collaborates on the plan and adjusts it over time based on what is helping and what is not.

Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video calls let people see visual cues and run full sessions. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow brief updates, ongoing coaching, or flexible communication between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while juggling work, parenting, or other commitments.