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Marisa Markowitz

Therapist(She/Her)
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi! 'm Marisa Markowitz, LCSW, CASAC, C-DBT. I’m a warm, affirming, and goal-oriented therapist who believes that real change is possible — even when it feels scary or uncertain. Therapy is a courageous step, and I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion, curiosity, and a clear plan.

I specialize in helping individuals navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, and trauma. My approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Reprocessing (EMR). Together, we’ll identify what’s holding you back and work toward meaningful, lasting change.

My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and empowered. Whether you’re here to heal, grow, or find direction, I’m committed to helping you reach the goals that matter most to you.

My approach to therapy

My approach is person-centered and solutions-focused — we’ll work together to understand your unique needs and tailor our work to support the goals that matter most to you. I draw from evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), adapting treatment to best fit your personal strengths and challenges.

Whether you're navigating stress, anxiety, depression, or a life transition, therapy with me is a space for support, growth, and real progress — at your pace, and in your way.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect to leave sessions not only with insight, but also with tools — whether that’s helpful exercises, optional homework, podcasts, books, or other resources that align with your goals. My aim is to make therapy both supportive and actionable, helping you create lasting change in your everyday life.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma Focused CBT, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Gestalt, Narrative Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Humanistic, Attachment Based, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Strategic Family Therapy, Structural Family
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents, Children
  • Languages
    English, Hebrew
  • Location
    45 East 20th Street Floor 6
    New York, NY 10003