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I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor with 3 years of experience in the counseling field. I have experience in numerous settings working with a variety of clients experiencing anxiety and depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, major life transitions, communication difficulties, etc. My therapeutic modality is focused on Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness techniques.
I want to create a safe place where openness, trust, and compassion is practiced throughout. Your feelings and thoughts should be shared and heard without judgment. I'm here to help guide you through your current challenges, explore any past difficulties, and work towards your future goals and plans.
I look forward to meeting and working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes, Communication problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Self-love, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
HI LMHC MHC-798
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Marissa Yoshikawa-Machado. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I’m going through some very challenging times right now. I am struggling with my emotions and how to cope and move forward. Marissa has been a great listener, excellent supporter and she has been extremely kind. It’s great to have someone to listen and offer advice without bias and without judgment. She takes time for check ins and she makes me feel safe and heard. I’m so grateful I found her through BetterHelp!
Written on Jul 21, 2025 after therapy with Marissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders
Marissa is a very kind, warm person. She is very understanding and patient with me when I’m gathering my thoughts.
Written on May 19, 2025 after therapy with Marissa for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Marissa is very respectful and understanding. Her feedback has helped me see certain things in a new light. She always incorporates positivity and gratitude into each session.
Written on Feb 07, 2025 after therapy with Marissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Professional and a good listener
Written on Jan 24, 2025 after therapy with Marissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and compassion fatigue
Marissa is great! It’s my first time seeing a therapist and she helped me through it. I completely lost everything, my mind was just everywhere. It doesn’t happen overnight but the sessions with Marissa helped a lot. She knows what she’s doing to help any way she can. We’re all human beings just trying to get through the day. She’s good at what she does.
Written on Nov 28, 2024 after therapy with Marissa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Marissa is great! She is very patient and kind. She takes great notes and checks up on me.
Written on Sep 26, 2024 after therapy with Marissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
