holistic relational therapy for creatives
in person in fort walton beach florida + online across florida & new jersey
a space to let your soul breathe free
Trauma-informed therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions.
what if that life you’ve been dreaming about on vacation became your average tuesday?
Imagine not caring what other people think while you’re enjoying the crap out of your day.
Time for your to-do list to take a back seat and the volume on your inner critic to get turned waaaay down.
Hey, I’m marisa!
Being human is messy.
And if it hurts, you’re probably doing something right. But that doesn’t mean you need to suffer endlessly. When you have a therapist with experience on both sides of the room, asking for help feels more like a homecoming, instead of a headache. Thanks to nearly 15 years of travel, meditation, yoga, and bodywork, I am attuned to what is well in others and naturally bring that back into focus.
As a writer, yogi, and the brains behind Creative Process Counseling, I’m confident that together, we can help you move forward with clarity, integrity, and something that resembles sanity!
why not unpack…for good?
You deserve to live, without the baggage.
You don’t have to let trauma, abuse, or chronic stress collect dust on your most authentic unlived life. In just a few sessions, you’ll start to see clear ways to:
attract aligned partners
honor your natural rhythm
get out of your head
embrace uncertainty
create freely
celebrate change
parent consciously
serve others and prioritize self
My Specialties
aka where i find my groove
01social & general anxiety
You're tired of constantly considering your exit strategy when it comes to making plans. Replaying conversations that have happened or will never happen is wearing you down. Let's help you quiet your mind and consciously choose where you want to spend your precious energy. We can use the therapeutic relationship as an arena for you to explore what's needed to settle in, say what you need, and enjoy genuine connection.
02depression & self-esteem
You feel like a burden everywhere you go. No matter how much you journal, meditate, or exercise…the confidence doesn’t seem to stick. Let’s figure out how you got here, why it’s worked for so long, and what you want to change. There's another way that doesn't require beating yourself up to stay ahead.
03Grief & life transitions
You wonder if you will always have to hide your pain to keep others comfortable. No one seems to know what to say to you, and you’re not even sure your loss is worth their sympathy. Together, we can help you validate that change (in all shapes and forms) is hard. We can put our brains and hearts together to develop meaningful ways to honor what is new and different in your life.
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Reach out
Fill out this contact form to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. On this call, we can talk about what led you to therapy and get a feel for if we are a good match. From there, we’ll schedule your first appointment.
Dig deep
All of your moods, tears, and awkward laughter are welcome here. Just show up as is—I’m here to meet the real you, so you can finally feel worthy of love and belonging—in all your imperfect glory.
Evolve beyond
This is the fun part! Designing a life that is truly yours. No more inner critics steering the ship. It’s time to take the clarity and the skills you’ve developed to live a life beyond your wildest dreams!
complete the cycles keeping you stuck.