Marissa Dean, LMFT
- California
- CA LMFT 164517
Accepting new clientsVerified 5 hours ago
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Open 28 of the last 30 days
Live availability history
Open on 28 of the last 30 days
When Marissa was open to new clients. We re-check the BetterHelp listing once a day and record what it said, whichever way it went.
Availability over the last 30 days: open to new clients on 28 days, waitlist or full on 2 days. Most recent check, Oct 27: accepting new clients.
Days available
28/30
every one of the last 30 days checked
Availability forecast
Marissa has been open to new clients on 28 of the last 30 days, including today.
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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. Read more Show less
What Marissa helps with
Specialties and approaches
Specializes in
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesCoping with life changesLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression
Approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySomatic Therapy
Also experienced with
Additional focus areas
Attachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessation