Marissa RaskinLMHC

Marissa Raskin is a New York licensed mental health counselor with over 10 years of experience. She holds a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology and a Master of Science in Forensic Mental Health Counseling from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Marissa previously studied Criminal Justice and Psychology at the University at Albany. She works with people facing many concerns, including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and parenting issues, and pregnancy and childbirth related challenges.

Her manner is warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental. She aims to treat everyone with respect and sensitivity while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Sessions are collaborative and focused on what matters most to the person in front of her.

Marissa uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try new behaviors. She also incorporates motivational interviewing to support change and build motivation. Her work can include addressing life transitions, career stress, grief, and coping with mood or attention concerns.

She has experience supporting people affected by substance use and those who have experienced trauma or contact with the criminal justice system. Marissa adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's situation and goals, combining different approaches rather than following a single method.

People who value practical strategies and a compassionate, inclusive therapist often find her style helpful. If you want to talk through specific problems, set goals, and try concrete steps forward, she offers a supportive space to do that.

Approaches you may use in online sessions

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and meeting you where you are. The therapist focuses on understanding your experience, offering empathy, and shaping sessions around the goals you name. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and introduces practical exercises to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and tailor methods based on your needs, goals, and preferences. Decisions about techniques are collaborative and can shift as you make progress or as priorities change.

Session format details are not listed in the provided biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, and let people choose whether to use video or not depending on what works best for them. Licensed professionals often adapt tools like CBT and mindfulness to work well in an online setting and to match each person's day-to-day reality.