Hi, I’m Marissa, LPC-A. Making the decision to start your mental healing journey can be intimidating and overwhelming. I thank you for considering me to take part in this process, as your therapist. The information on this page will tell you more about me and help you make your decision.
Marissa Anderson, LPC-A
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Supervised by Sara Spotswood (she, her)
Supervised by Sara Spotswood (she, her)
- Work best with: Young Adults, Veterans
- Appointments: Both in-person and telehealth
- Manage Medications: Provides therapy and collaborates closely with our psychiatry team for medication management, available through internal referral if needed.
Utilizing patience, care, compassion, and empathy, I like to accompany the patient into their therapeutic journey reminding them of their strengths and their ability to grow and reach their goals. CBT and DBT are most often utilized using motivational interviewing and active listening. I also like to use creative art therapeutic techniques (writing, painting, drawing, storytelling, body movement, music, etc.)
I have worked with veterans before and have an understanding of the ways in which the therapeutic relationship and treatment plans should be curated to best suit their needs and their lifestyle. Members within these occupations experience traumatic and stressful situations on a daily basis, and being able to help them navigate the emotions that stem from these exposures can help them maintain emotional wellbeing.
I like to take the time to really get to know and understand my patient’s world and what they are wanting to tackle in sessions. Past patients have thanked me for being so receptive and trustworthy about topics that are very close to their heart. They have told me that the therapeutic relationship really felt nonjudgmental and the genuineness for which I asked questions and counseled them with was appreciated.
Credentials
Education
Master of Education in Counseling, West Texas A&M University, 2025
Personal Interests
I’m recently married and currently have 2 dogs, 3 cats, and over 50 houseplants! In my free time I like to spend time outdoors, play soccer on rec teams, do puzzles, go to concerts, and travel.
In-network and Self Pay
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna/Evernorth
- Curative
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialities
Depression, Anxiety, Burnout, Family/Friend Conflict, Stress Management, Low Self-Esteem, PTSD
Expertise
- Academic Issues
- ADD / ADHD
- Anxiety
- Attachment Trauma or Insecurity
- Boundaries / Assertiveness
- Career Counseling / Professional Growth
- Chronic Illness
- Conflict with Friends
- Cultural Identity / Acculturation Stress
- Depression
- Divorce / Breakup
- Family Conflict
- Fear of Rejection
- Infertility / Miscarriages
- Life Transitions
- Loss or Grief
- Mood Swings
- Not Happy or Satisfied with life
- Performance, Test or Public Speaking Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Religious Trauma
- Self-Esteem / Negative Self-Talk
- Spiritual Growth
- Stress / Burnout
- Women's Issues
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Biofeedback
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Existential
- Faith-Based Counseling
- Gestalt
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions
- Multicultural
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
Locations
Client Focus
- Age Groups Served: 15-39
- Participant Types: Individuals
- Language Spoken: English