Marisa is a Licensed Associate Counselor who earned her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Oklahoma. She has experience working with adolescents and adults across educational and private practice settings. Her background includes serving as a college counselor, supporting middle school students in an educational setting, and providing therapy to individuals experiencing dissociative trauma, OCD, anxiety, and various other mental health concerns.

Through these experiences, Marisa developed a passion for helping teens and adults navigate OCD, anxiety, dissociative symptoms, relationship challenges, and life’s many transitions. She believes therapy should be a collaborative, supportive space where clients feel understood, empowered, and equipped with practical tools for lasting change. As a therapist, Marisa provides a direct, encouraging, and explorative approach. Her goal is to help clients identify what isn’t working after trying countless strategies and provide sustainable, evidence-based tools that foster meaningful, lasting change. Marisa draws from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), mindfulness-based interventions, and person-centered therapy to create individualized treatment plans tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Originally from California, Marisa moved to Scottsdale, Arizona, in 2022. Outside of the therapy room, she enjoys reading psychology books, spending time with her puppy, Ellie, traveling, attending concerts, doing crafts, and cheering on the Arizona Wildcats - Bear Down!