Marissa O'Connor, LCSW
Support for stress, trauma, and life transitions
- Strengths based support
- Nonjudgmental therapeutic space
- Individualized care for goals
About Marissa O'Connor
Marissa O'Connor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 7 years of experience supporting people through difficult seasons and major life transitions. She recognizes that when stress builds and needs go unmet, it can start to feel impossible to show up fully for work, relationships, and everyday responsibilities. Reaching out for help can be intimidating, especially when someone is carrying anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or the weight of ongoing life stressors, and she aims to make that first step feel more approachable through a steady, non-judgmental therapeutic space.
Across her years in practice, Marissa has worked with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families, helping them navigate conflict, identify supportive resources, and reduce the impact of painful experiences, trauma, and anxiety. Her style is empathetic and strengths-based, focusing on what is already working while building practical skills to support growth and resilience.
Marissa uses an individualized approach, tailoring each intervention to the person in front of her and the goals they want to pursue. Whether someone is looking to strengthen self-esteem, manage stress and anger, cope with compassion fatigue, improve relationships and communication, or find steadier footing during change, she helps clients move toward a healthier life that feels more sustainable and aligned with their values.
Across her years in practice, Marissa has worked with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families, helping them navigate conflict, identify supportive resources, and reduce the impact of painful experiences, trauma, and anxiety. Her style is empathetic and strengths-based, focusing on what is already working while building practical skills to support growth and resilience.
Marissa uses an individualized approach, tailoring each intervention to the person in front of her and the goals they want to pursue. Whether someone is looking to strengthen self-esteem, manage stress and anger, cope with compassion fatigue, improve relationships and communication, or find steadier footing during change, she helps clients move toward a healthier life that feels more sustainable and aligned with their values.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Body imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Marissa O'Connor have?
Marissa O'Connor has 7 years of experience.
Is Marissa O'Connor a licensed therapist?
Yes. Marissa O'Connor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with license NY LCSW 091115.
In which languages does Marissa O'Connor provide therapy?
Marissa O'Connor provides therapy in English.
Where is Marissa O'Connor located?
Marissa O'Connor is located in New York.
How can I work with Marissa O'Connor as my therapist?
You can work with Marissa O'Connor through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Marissa O'Connor work with international clients?
No. Marissa O'Connor does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Marissa O'Connor cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Tools That Translate Well to Online Care
Marissa O'Connor draws from approaches that can be practical and supportive in an online setting. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, non-judgmental relationship where clients can talk openly, clarify what matters most, and build self-trust, especially during stress, grief, or major life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing patterns between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, then practicing new ways to respond. It is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and everyday stress management by turning goals into concrete steps. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for navigating intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress in healthier ways, which can be useful when anger, overwhelm, or impulsive reactions feel hard to manage.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Marissa collaborates with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, then adjusts the pace and tools to fit what is most helpful and realistic for their day-to-day life.
Online therapy also offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to get support from home, between responsibilities, or during busy weeks while still staying engaged in ongoing therapeutic work.