Welcome! My name is Marisa Mastrianno and I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Connecticut. I have been working in the mental health field for the past 6 years in numerous settings including residential programs, outpatient facilities, private practice and private boarding schools. I specialize in working with depression/anxiety, relational issues, personality disorders, trauma and the stress of everyday life.
My counseling style is kind and gentle, I meet each client where they are emotionally, and want them to feel safe and comfortable sharing their story with me. Throughout my years in the mental health field I have seen the positive impact an authentic relationship can have in treatment. I believe the first step of therapy is to build a positive therapeutic relationship with my clients.
I use various approaches when working with clients, depending on their individual needs. My approaches include client centered, cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavioral therapy, psychodynamic and motivational interviewing.
Vulnerability is not a sign of weakness, but rather a reflection of our strength. It takes courage to ask for help. I will do my best to help you achieve your goals, build your strengths, and create the life you want and deserve!
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Antisocial Personality, Avoidant Personality, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Dissociation, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Family Problems, Guilt and shame, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Postpartum Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
CT LPC 002938
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Written on Nov 26, 2021 after therapy with Marisa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Amazing therapist hadda good feeling about her when i read her profile and betterhelp in general is much more affordable for me than conventional therapy
Written on Nov 04, 2021 after therapy with Marisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very thoughtful and very understanding and not pushy
Written on Nov 03, 2021 after therapy with Marisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues