Marissa Gonzales
Marissa Gonzales
(she/her)
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Welcome! I am Marissa, a LPC based in Texas offering virtual counseling services. I am available on weekdays and offer evening appointments on certain days. With everyone's busy schedules between work, spouses, children, and other commitments, finding a convenient time and place to take care of ourselves is essential. I feel it is a privilege to be a safe space for clients to navigate life's obstacles, and I am proud that you are here to take the first steps towards your wellness.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
The first session with me consists of gathering information about you. This session will feel a lot like a Q&A. I will ask what your current support system looks like, your hobbies, work-life, family life, and much more. You will tell me what you are wanting to get out of therapy, what you look for in a therapist, and/or any other questions you may have about this new journey. This is where we, together, come up with a plan that is tailored specific to you and your needs.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I feel like my greatest strength is providing a non-judgmental space for my clients. I want my clients to feel empowered, heard, and supported by me. I believe the foundation to a great therapy experience is the therapeutic relationship between client and therapist. I truly believe we are all unique individuals with different needs, and that should be embraced!
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work with clients aged 18 to 60 + that come from all backgrounds. Therapy isn’t a one size fits all, because we are all unique individuals with different needs, and that should be embraced! I specialize in seeing my clients as individuals and tailoring my approach accordingly.
About Marissa Gonzales
Marissa Gonzales offers therapy covered by UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid in Texas.
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Person-centered (Rogerian)
I believe all clients seeking therapy have the desire and capability to achieve their personal goals. Counseling sessions should make clients feel empowered, motivated, heard, and understood in a nonjudgmental space. Whether you are trying to gain more confidence, improve interpersonal relationships, deal with the effects of major life stressors/events, and many other life topics, I utilize a person-centered approach first. Each and every one of my clients is unique in their individual needs, and that should be embraced. "What is most personal is most universal."- Carl R. Rogers
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is beneficial for a wide range of presenting problems and recognizes how our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and physical sensations are connected. I use CBT to help clients identify harmful/maladaptive thoughts and behaviors and give them the tools to navigate and manage symptoms. CBT can be useful for you if you experience PTSD, anxiety, stress, depression, relationship patterns/issues, and overall stress and coping skills. With this treatment, clients can be challenged by the therapist in a beneficial way to point out harmful thought patterns/behaviors.