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Rita Marasa

Therapist
10 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, End of life care, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Trauma, Infertility, Chronic conditions
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

My goal is to help individuals, couples, and families create meaningful, lasting change and live more fulfilling lives. I provide compassionate, goal-focused therapy tailored to each client’s unique needs, with experience in individual, couples, and family counseling, as well as treating anxiety and depression.

I view therapy as a collaborative and empowering process. Lasting growth happens when you feel supported, understood, and ready to invest in your own well-being.

Together, we’ll build a strong partnership—identifying your goals, working through challenges, and helping you develop the tools needed to feel more balanced, confident, and at peace in your everyday life.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, and goal-oriented. I tailor each session to your unique needs, using evidence-based strategies to help you better understand yourself and navigate life’s challenges.

I believe therapy works best as a partnership. Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive space where you can gain insight, build practical skills, and make lasting, meaningful changes in your life.

What you can expect from me

Your initial session is an important step in beginning your therapeutic journey. It’s designed to help us get to know each other, understand your needs, and determine the best path forward.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    10 years of experience
  • Training
    Other - Masters at Brooklyn Campus of Long Island University, Other - Masters at Brooklyn Campus of Long Island University
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, End of life care, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Trauma, Infertility, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Depression, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Art Therapy, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Positive Psychology, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Exposure Response Prevention, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Relational, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Behavior Modification, Structural Family, Play, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English