Marisa Richardson, LCSW

Licensed in Missouri · 25 years in practice

Marisa Richardson is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 25 years of experience in Missouri.

License and registration

LCSW, Missouri: 005719 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1891229019 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 25
Languages: English

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About Marisa

Marisa Richardson is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 25 years of experience in Missouri. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. Marisa aims to offer respectful and compassionate care as people take the first steps toward feeling better.

Her approach is practical and person-centered. She listens and then adapts conversations and plans to suit each person’s situation. That can mean short-term problem solving or a longer conversation about painful loss and setbacks.

Background and approach

Marisa uses cognitive-behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and try different responses. She blends this with mindfulness practices to build calm and present-moment awareness when anxiety or panic arise. Solution-focused strategies are used to identify small, achievable steps toward a clearer goal.

This helps people who feel stuck make measurable progress in everyday life, work, and relationships. She also addresses practical stressors such as caregiver strain, money and workplace issues, and social isolation. Topics like guilt, shame, forgiveness, and women's issues are each handled with sensitivity and straightforward conversation.

If you prefer a therapist who adjusts methods to your needs, she works collaboratively to shape treatment and goals. Marisa recognizes that starting therapy is a courageous choice and aims to make sessions understandable and useful from the first visit.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Marisa names

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Online support

How her approach fits online therapy

Marisa commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness in her work. CBT helps people spot patterns of thinking that increase anxiety or low mood and practice new ways of responding. Mindfulness teaches simple attention and breathing techniques to reduce reactivity and manage panic or overwhelming feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will ask about your goals, challenges, and what feels most comfortable. Then she adapts methods and checks in regularly to make sure the plan still fits your needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give practical options. Video lets you talk face-to-face when you want that connection. Phone calls are useful when bandwidth is limited or a voice check-in fits your schedule. Live chat and text messaging work well for short updates, quick coping strategies, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy days while still working toward clear goals.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, panic, social anxiety, workplace and money issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is respectful and practical. She listens first, then tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs using clear, actionable steps.

What is her professional background?

She has 25 years of professional experience working in mental health and related settings, helping a range of concerns from grief to panic attacks.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Missouri.

Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How does billing and cost work?

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

How do I start a therapy match?

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