Marissa Gurello

Marissa Gurello is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Massachusetts. She has four years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and self-esteem difficulties. Marissa also focuses on women’s issues, attachment struggles, caregiver stress, and social anxiety. She aims to make the first steps into counseling feel manageable and straightforward.

Marissa keeps sessions collaborative and strength-based. She listens for individual goals and helps people build practical tools they can use between meetings. Her approach borrows from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered practice, which means she balances goal-focused work with attention to each person’s perspective.

In sessions she creates an open, honest space where people can talk about what matters most to them. Conversations may include identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing new communication skills, and setting small steps to reduce overwhelm. The tone is personable and direct rather than overly clinical.

Marissa has worked with adults, adolescents, and children over her career. Her work often addresses caregiver strain, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and struggles around self-love. She aims to help clients feel more capable of handling day-to-day stressors and relationship challenges.

People who choose to work with her can expect a mix of practical strategies and empathetic listening. She invites prospective clients to consider what they want to change and to take scheduling steps that fit their life. Marissa emphasizes steady progress over quick fixes.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Marissa integrates familiar, evidence-based techniques into her sessions in straightforward ways. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and depressive patterns. Client-centered practice emphasizes building a trusting, respectful relationship and following the client’s priorities while working toward change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That shared decision-making helps tailor interventions to individual needs and preferences.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that adapt to work breaks when needed. Licensed professionals can use similar therapeutic methods in virtual sessions as in in-person meetings, and the focus remains on practical strategies, improved communication, and steady progress.