Marissa Fenner, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 5 years in practice

Marissa Fenner offers calm, steady support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, or big life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 097423 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1760067672 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 5
Languages: English

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About Marissa

Marissa Fenner offers calm, steady support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, or big life changes. She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - based in New York who focuses on practical steps that help people manage day-to-day struggles. Sessions aim to be straightforward and helpful from the first meeting.

She uses clear, collaborative methods to set realistic goals and track small wins. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques help identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors.

Background and approach

Mindfulness practices teach simple ways to slow down and notice reactions before they escalate. Motivational Interviewing is used to uncover what matters most and build motivation to change. Solution-Focused Therapy keeps work concrete by highlighting resources and actions that move people forward quickly.

Marissa combines these approaches to match each person’s needs and pace. In sessions she listens, asks practical questions, and helps create step-by-step plans. Appointments can include skill practice, short experiments between sessions, and reviewing what worked and what didn't.

The goal is useful change that fits into real life. Marissa has five years of experience supporting people through transitions and ongoing struggles. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make it easier to get consistent support.

If someone wants a collaborative, down-to-earth approach, she can be a steady partner in the work.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Marissa names

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Online support

How her approaches work online and in session

Marissa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and manage strong emotions. CBT focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce stress and anxiety. Mindfulness teaches brief attention and breathing practices that lower reactivity and improve focus.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to clarify what matters most and build internal motivation for change. That approach is helpful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work; she collaborates with each person to choose approaches that match their goals and comfort level.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for this kind of work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it simple to share concerns between sessions, get brief coaching, or track small experiments. These options help people keep momentum and fit therapy into a busy life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Marissa address?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD-related difficulties.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and client-centered, using practical techniques and goal-focused conversations to make small, manageable changes.

What is her professional background?

She has five years of clinical experience working with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds a New York LCSW credential and practices from New York.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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