Marissa Cusick

I know that starting therapy may feel scary, so it is a big goal of mine to make every session feel like a place where you can just be yourself. I believe therapy should be a place where you can show up as you are without judgment or pressure to have everything figured out. I earned my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regis College and have experience working with adults and adolescents in outpatient mental health clinics, public schools, and shelter programs. While I welcome clients from all backgrounds and work with a wide range of concerns, I excel in working with women navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, and work/academic stress.

I strive to make each session feel organic and like a place where clients can vent, reflect, and relax. I help my clients learn from their past experiences and find relief through understanding, awareness, and behavior change. I use compassion, humor, and empowerment to help clients feel more comfortable being vulnerable and expressive. I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy, so I use a blend of evidence-based treatments (like ACT, CBT, DBT, and more) to meet my clients' unique needs.

During the first session, we will review intake forms, confidentiality, mandated reporting, insurance/billing, and symptom assessments, if applicable. From there, we can discuss diagnosis and collaborate on what treatment and session structure/frequency will look like going forward.