Marissa Woods
LCPC
I specialize in supporting adults as they move through life’s challenges and transitions. My goal is to create a safe, open space where clients feel understood and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives. Whether someone is navigating anxiety, rebuilding after a divorce, or struggling with self-esteem, I work to help them find clarity, healing, and a renewed sense of direction.
My approach is flexible and collaborative. I meet each client where they are and draw from a variety of therapeutic tools to fit their needs. This may include cognitive-behavioral therapy to reframe unhelpful thoughts, exposure therapy to gently face fears, or mindfulness practices to build presence and calm. At the heart of my work is a psychodynamic perspective, allowing us to explore the deeper patterns and experiences that shape how clients feel and live today.

About Marissa
Marissa is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience. She obtained her Master of Science Degree in Counseling at National Louis University. Her approach is psychodynamic, blending many different therapy modalities to best help the client. She utilizes a diversity of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), exposure therapy, and mindfulness training. She likes to meet a client where they are at and work from there.
Marissa specializes in working with adults and treats a wide range of clinical concerns including; anxiety, life transitions, life after divorce, women’s issues, weight loss, food-related issues, and self-esteem. She believes in providing a non-judgmental and open setting to allow clients to feel safe to talk about difficult topics and help them reach their goals.
Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Life After Divorce
Women's Issues
Weight Loss
Food-related Issues
Self-Esteem
