Hi! My name is Marisa, I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Substance Use Disorder Professional in the State of Washington. I started working as a Substance Abuse Counselor in 2010 with Adolescents and discovered that mental health often intersected. I decided to attend graduate school at the University of Denver for my Master's in Social Work with a concentration in Family Systems.
My counseling style is strength based with interjections of humor and fun when appropriate. I often hear counseling described as being painful but I believe that the process should also consist of positivity, learning and growth. My approach is Family Systems and Strategic Family Therapy. I combine techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing or Solution Focused. I will tailor my approach based on the best fit for your goals.
I work to create an atmosphere that you feel comfortable being open and honest about your struggles and growth. My goal is to learn about you and find different ways to work together to achieve the goals you identify. I believe that you are the expert in your own life and I am just a invited guest to help guide you.
