Marisa Katzman, LCSW

Licensed in California · 10 years in practice

Marisa Katzman offers a straightforward, compassionate approach for people feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 84191 · expires July 2026
NPI: 1346808565 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

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About Marisa

Marisa Katzman offers a straightforward, compassionate approach for people feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin. She meets individuals who are dealing with anxiety, depression, changes in life circumstances, or struggles with addiction and motivation. Marisa highlights respect and sensitivity in sessions and aims to tailor conversations and plans to each person’s needs.

With ten years of professional experience, Marisa brings steady support to conversations about self-esteem, confidence, and coping with life transitions.

Background and approach

She also helps people navigate workplace strain, relationship stress, and compassion fatigue. Her work includes attention to body image, chronic illness and pain, and communication problems. Marisa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California.

She focuses on practical steps and clear goals rather than jargon. Sessions move at a pace that feels right for each client. In therapy she pays attention to what feels most helpful for the individual.

That might mean building skills to manage anxiety, creating a plan to address substance use, or working on self-love and boundaries. She emphasizes collaboration and keeps recommendations concrete and doable. People who choose Marisa can expect a caring tone, direct feedback when helpful, and a focus on small changes that add up.

She invites clients to try different approaches until they find what works. The goal is better day-to-day functioning and clearer next steps.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Marisa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

Evidence-based approaches for online care

Marisa uses practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on skills and clear goals. One common approach emphasizes building coping skills for anxiety and depression such as breathing and grounding exercises, problem-solving steps, and activity plans to boost mood. These methods help people manage symptoms day to day and regain a sense of control.

She also works on motivation and behavior change using structured planning and small goal-setting. This approach breaks larger challenges like addiction or workplace stress into manageable steps and tracks progress over time. For relationship or communication problems she guides role-play and practice to improve how people express needs and set boundaries.

Choosing an approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk about options, try techniques, and adjust based on what the client finds helpful. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan fits their goals and life circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when reading expressions matters. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter option is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging provide brief check-ins, homework follow-ups, or ongoing support between full sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work even when life is unpredictable.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?

She helps people managing anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, and addictions, along with stress, self-esteem, career and relationship concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Sessions are collaborative and practical. She focuses on respectful dialogue, setting small goals, and using evidence-based techniques to address symptoms and life problems.

What is her professional background?

She has ten years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including motivation, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

Where is she based and what are her credentials?

She practices in California and holds the LCSW credential, which is listed as part of her professional details.

Does she offer sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How do fees and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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