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Marisa Abzug

Therapist(She/Her)
19 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I have been a licensed MFT for 17 years and have worked in many settings including but not limited to: non-profit, community college, outpatient drug and alcohol treatment, group home and private practice. I got my Masters at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology and I’d definitely describe my orientation as eclectic and I honestly taylor my work to each client.

My approach to therapy

I believe each person truly has the ability to heal themselves, if they are open and willing to do the hard stuff. I believe in change and work with folx that do as well. I am truly solution focused and and hope to empower my clients to use the tools learned in our therapy.

I have extensive experience working with LGBTQA clients including trans teens.

I also specialize in ENM/Polyamory as well as kink and BDSM.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect to get RESULTS! Given that I am solution focused and strongly encourage client feedback, I strive to help clients get to the root of the challenge and develop specific ways to address it. I also utilize Mindfulness and Nervous System Regulation Techniques, which help create long term change and integration.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Solution Oriented, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    19 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Institute of Transpersonal Psychology
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Experiential, Behavior Modification, Brief Dynamic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Attachment Based, Relational, Codependency Behavioral, Transpersonal, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    501 Mission Street suite 102
    Santa Cruz, CA 95060