Marissa Yoshikawa-Machado

“Marissa takes the time to understand your personal situation and tailor therapy sessions to specific needs. She is easy to talk to and responsive outside of sessions. Highly recommend.”

“I’m going through some very challenging times right now. I am struggling with my emotions and how to cope and move forward. Marissa has been a great listener, excellent supporter and she has been extremely kind. It’s great to have someone to listen and offer advice without bias and without judgment. She takes time for check ins and she makes me feel safe and heard. I’m so grateful I found her through BetterHelp!”

“Marissa is a very kind, warm person. She is very understanding and patient with me when I’m gathering my thoughts.”

“Marissa is very respectful and understanding. Her feedback has helped me see certain things in a new light. She always incorporates positivity and gratitude into each session.”

“Professional and a good listener”

“Marissa is great! It’s my first time seeing a therapist and she helped me through it. I completely lost everything, my mind was just everywhere. It doesn’t happen overnight but the sessions with Marissa helped a lot. She knows what she’s doing to help any way she can. We’re all human beings just trying to get through the day. She’s good at what she does.”

“Marissa is great! She is very patient and kind. She takes great notes and checks up on me.”

“Marissa is really got a responding quickly as well as prompting me with additional questions to work on processing my trauma and emotions.”

“Life comes with great challenges at times. having someone to support and guide you through them , keep the boat afloat and moving forward, help you monitor your own barometer so you can release a pressure valve when needed, is extremely valuable and important. Marissa is that crucial support and guide for me. Thank you Marissa. I know I wouldn't still be standing without your helping me navigate the multiple challenges I've had to steer through. We all need help at times. Thank you, to all the helpers.”

“Very prompt and nice”

“Marissa is extremely kind and a very good listener. I feel like I can open up to her without judgement and it’s nice to have a safe place to talk.”

“She is great”

“Marissa is wonderful. She listens and askes thoughtful questions or offers sage commentary to help me see the woods instead of just the trees. Perspective. I have had several "ah ha" moments after speaking with her. It has benefited me enormously, in very stressful circumstances, to have someone help me navigate my way - in the way best for me - to manage with the changes that life ultimately brings to us all. Thank you Marissa.”

“Marissa has incredible patience and insight that has helped me so far.<br /> She actually works with me on my problems along with being there for me. I don't need a "yes" person and we talk through what I am going through which is EXACTLY what I need right now.<br /> Did I mention she has incredible patience?”

“She is very nice and patient with me even though I may get distracted or forget what she said. I strongly recommend her.”