Marissa Dean
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
About Marissa
Marissa Dean, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma-informed care for motivated teens and adults. Grounded in a holistic and integrative philosophy, Marissa combines somatic interventions and psychodynamic principles to address the deep-seated impact of trauma and guide clients towards meaningful growth.
Marissa’s practice is deeply client-centered, offering a collaborative, compassionate space where mind and body are addressed together. Passionate about the transformative role therapy plays in expanding self-knowledge and awareness, Marissa helps individuals reconnect with themselves, process past experiences, and cultivate lasting resilience.
For clients who wish to integrate their faith into their healing process, Marissa has professional experience offering Christian-based counseling. She is happy to incorporate spiritual principles, prayer, and scripture into therapeutic work to align your mental health goals with your beliefs. This is always tailored to your preference. Marissa welcomes and respects clients from all backgrounds, beliefs, and walks of life.
What Marissa helps with
- Addictions
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
How Marissa works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
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