Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 3
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Marisa
Marisa Colon is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor who focuses on helping people manage strong emotions. She directs her work toward stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, and depression. Her tone is straightforward and encouraging for someone taking a first step toward support.
She spends sessions building an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about what feels most urgent. Conversations center on real problems and practical steps rather than jargon.
Background and approach
Clients can expect straightforward questions, reflection, and collaboration on small goals. Marisa uses approaches that help people change unhelpful thinking and find motivation to make shifts in daily life. She often applies cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns that keep problems going.
She blends that with client-centered listening so each person’s goals guide the work. Motivational interviewing is part of her toolkit when someone feels stuck or unsure about change. That method focuses on exploring ambivalence and building internal reasons to try new behaviors.
It can be useful for increasing follow-through and confidence. With three years of practice, Marisa aims to meet each person where they are. She supports people who want clear, practical steps and steady emotional support.
Taking the first step is noted and respected as part of the process.
What Marisa works with
Everything Marisa lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Marisa's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Multicultural concerns
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Young adult issues
Approaches Marisa lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that work well online and in sessions
Client-centered therapy emphasizes careful listening and following the client's priorities. It helps people feel heard and shapes sessions around what matters most to them, such as reducing anger or coping with grief.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems in place. It uses simple exercises and small experiments to shift thinking and build better habits, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and low mood.
Motivational interviewing focuses on finding personal reasons for change and increasing motivation. It helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about taking the next step toward different behavior.
Marisa treats choosing an approach as a team decision. She will listen to your goals and try a method that fits your needs, then adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process helps people find practical steps that feel doable.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video works well for face-to-face conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat or text messaging is useful for short check-ins or ongoing support. These options make scheduling more flexible and allow therapy to fit into a busy life.
Questions people ask about Marisa
What concerns does Marisa help address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, and depression, and also addresses issues like communication problems, guilt and shame, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She creates an open, nonjudgmental space and uses listening, reflection, and practical steps to help people move forward.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Marisa has three years of professional experience as a licensed mental health counselor.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds a Florida LMHC credential and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients sign up?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.