About Marissa
Marissa Bell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with three years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Her work also covers addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, eating and sleeping issues, parenting strains, and questions around gender and sexual identity.
Marissa takes a straightforward, conversational approach in sessions. She listens first and then uses practical strategies that fit the person in front of her. That can mean talking through how anger shows up at work or at home, practicing skills to calm down in the moment, or looking at thought patterns that fuel anxiety.
She draws on client-centered methods so the person’s goals lead the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Solution-Focused techniques help set short-term goals and track progress.
When trauma or attachment issues come up, Marissa may incorporate parts-based work from Internal Family Systems to help people understand conflicting inner feelings. She explains interventions plainly and offers concrete exercises to try between sessions.
Sessions aim to be practical and direct. People who want clearer ways to handle anger, reduce overwhelm, or rebuild confidence will find step-by-step options to practice. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and schedule an initial session.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Marissa commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own goals and pace, with the counselor listening closely and reflecting what matters most to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and anger.She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term, practical goals. That approach looks for small changes that can make daily life easier and tracks progress in concrete steps. Choosing which approaches to use is collaborative; the therapist and client decide together based on needs, goals, and what feels most useful in sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into work breaks, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. The therapist will discuss which format best supports your goals when you schedule the first meeting.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns. That includes learning strategies for managing temper and dealing with resentment.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a conversational, practical approach. Sessions focus on listening, goal-setting, and hands-on skills to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as a counselor. That experience includes work with trauma, addictions, and identity-related issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. The credential appears as TX LPC.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.