Virtual Counseling
Marissa Hathaway, MS, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Ashley S
I’ve been seeing Marissa for two years now. She’s the first therapist (out of four I’ve had) who truly took me seriously and genuinely helped me. I’ve never felt judged—only safe, comfortable, respected, and cared for. She has helped me heal a lot of my trauma, and I’m very grateful. Kathy in the office was also incredibly knowledgeable and kind in helping with insurance, and the scheduling portal is user-friendly and easy to navigate.
- Areas Treated: Anger Management • Anxiety Disorders • Bipolar Disorder • Family-of-Origin Trauma • Grief & Loss • Incident-Specific Trauma • Mood Disorders • Self-Esteem
- Therapeutic Modalities: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) • Internal Family Systems (IFS) • Mindfulness
- Populations Served: Individuals
Rediscover the Person You Were Meant to Be
Sometimes life changes us in ways we never expected.
Painful experiences, grief, anxiety, or difficult seasons can slowly affect how we see ourselves and the world around us. Over time, it can become difficult to recognize the confident, hopeful person you once were.
Whatever has brought you here, Marissa believes healing begins with self-compassion. When you have a safe place to tell your story without fear of judgment, you can begin releasing what no longer serves you and move toward the life you want to live.
Helping You Build a Life That Feels Authentic
Marissa is passionate about helping individuals heal from life’s difficult experiences while building confidence, resilience, and a renewed sense of self.
She works with clients experiencing anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, grief and loss, family-of-origin trauma, incident-specific trauma, anger, mood-related challenges, and struggles with self-esteem. She understands that many of today’s challenges are rooted in experiences that continue to influence how we think, feel, and relate to ourselves.
Together, you’ll explore those experiences with curiosity and compassion while developing healthier ways of coping, responding, and moving forward. Marissa believes healing isn’t about becoming someone different—it’s about reconnecting with the person you’ve always been beneath life’s challenges.
Her passion is helping clients rediscover hope, embrace their strengths, and create lives that feel authentic, meaningful, and fulfilling.
Experience & Approach
Marissa earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas Woman’s University before completing her Master of Science in Counseling and Development. Her passion for counseling was inspired by her own experience with depression as a teenager, giving her a deep appreciation for the courage it takes to ask for help and begin the healing process.
She incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to create a counseling experience tailored to each client’s unique needs, strengths, and goals.
Rather than focusing only on symptoms, Marissa helps clients better understand the experiences that have shaped them, strengthen self-awareness, and develop practical tools that support meaningful, lasting change.
Her counseling style is genuine, collaborative, and encouraging. She believes every person deserves to feel accepted, understood, and empowered to move forward with confidence and hope.
Getting to Know Marissa
Marissa believes some of life’s greatest growth often begins during our most difficult seasons.
Outside the counseling office, she enjoys spending time with her son, experimenting with comfort-food recipes, and exploring the outdoors. She loves visiting national parks and has a special appreciation for giant sequoia trees, which remind her that strength often develops quietly over time. She also enjoys noticing heart shapes in everyday places—a simple reminder that hope can often be found when we least expect it.
Those experiences continue to shape the warmth, authenticity, and compassion she brings to every counseling relationship. Marissa considers it a privilege to walk alongside individuals as they discover healing, confidence, and renewed hope for the future.
Marissa’s Counseling Philosophy
“Healing begins when we stop judging ourselves and start understanding ourselves. With compassion, courage, and hope, lasting change becomes possible.”
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