- Years in practice
- 12
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Marissa
Marissa Torres is an LPC with 12 years of experience helping people find clearer direction and greater satisfaction in daily life. She leans on straightforward, practical work that meets clients where they are. Conversations focus on concrete steps, not long stretches of theory.
Parents and individuals who feel stuck often begin by naming one small, doable change. Her approach combines tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and emotionally-focused work to address anxiety, depression, and stress.
Background and approach
She uses eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for trauma-related concerns when appropriate. Sessions center on identifying unhelpful patterns and testing new ways of responding in real life. Marissa also addresses relationship and communication problems, intimacy concerns, and the strain that parenting can bring.
She helps people who struggle with self-esteem, grief, addictions, or life transitions create plans that feel realistic. Conversations are aimed at increasing emotional awareness and improving everyday routines that support better coping. People who want a collaborative style will find goal-oriented sessions and homework that reinforce progress between meetings.
Marissa emphasizes practical experiments and short-term skills alongside deeper work when it fits a person’s priorities. Her Texas base informs her understanding of local resources and community rhythms. Language of care is English, and she accepts international clients.
The focus is on helping people take the next step toward more meaningful days, whether that looks like calmer mornings, clearer boundaries, or improved communication.
What Marissa works with
Everything Marissa lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Marissa helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Marissa lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages noticing thoughts and choosing values-based actions. It can help with anxiety, stress, and motivation by teaching practical ways to act despite uncomfortable feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through evidence-based exercises and practice between sessions. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and social fears. Emotionally-Focused Therapy aims to increase emotional awareness and improve connection in relationships by identifying patterns and creating new, more supportive responses.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. Sessions may blend elements of different approaches so the plan matches what a person needs right now and what they want to change over time.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face-to-face when discussion and visual cues help. Phone sessions can be easier on low-bandwidth days or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text messaging support short, flexible check-ins and ongoing coaching between longer sessions. These options make scheduling simpler and let therapy fit into busy routines.
Questions people ask about Marissa
What kinds of concerns does Marissa help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and communication problems, self-esteem, grief, addictions, trauma and related issues such as social anxiety, eating concerns, and parenting strain.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, focusing on skills and small experiments to change habitual thinking and behavior. The work mixes short-term tools with deeper exploration when needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with people on anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship issues, and other concerns listed in her specialties.
What credentials and location are provided?
Marissa holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential, LPC, and is based in Texas.
Which languages and international options are offered?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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