Marissa Boscia-Wittekind LMHC

Marissa Boscia-Wittekind is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on practical, collaborative therapy. She frames sessions around what matters to each person and encourages honest communication so work can move forward. Marissa aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, and life changes.

She uses an eclectic approach that draws from client-centered ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, and solution-focused methods. That means sessions often combine listening, skill-building, and concrete steps to try between appointments. Marissa emphasizes emotional regulation and relaxation strategies alongside thought-based tools to reduce distress.

Early meetings concentrate on building rapport. Clients can expect to talk about their background, current struggles, and short-term goals. From there she and the client set a plan together and check progress as they go.

Marissa has 11 years of experience working with issues such as postpartum depression, trauma and abuse, substance concerns, relationship and parenting stress, body image, and career transitions. She also addresses smoking and vaping cessation, social anxiety, and compassion fatigue.

She holds an MA and practices as an LMHC in New York. Sessions are conducted in English. People considering therapy should use the Start Therapy button to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits their needs.

How Marissa's Approaches Shape Online Therapy

Marissa draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused work to guide online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building trust so people feel heard and understood. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior, and it teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and on building what is already working in someone’s life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Marissa collaborates with each person to see which combination of techniques feels most useful for their goals. She checks in over time and adjusts the plan based on how a person responds and what they want to accomplish.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that helps. It also lets people practice new skills between sessions in real-life contexts and then discuss what happened during the next meeting. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, relaxation practices, and behavior-focused homework to an online setting so work stays focused and practical.