Hello! I'm Marisa and I'm a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, located and working with clients in New Jersey. I received my bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing from the University of Pennsylvania and I provide top-notch virtual sessions to support clients on their mental health journeys. My specialties include mood disorders, addiction treatment, anxiety disorders, trauma disorders, and neurodivergence.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session we will walk through your history of symptoms, medical history, family history and current stressors. We will talk about some possible routes to go in to manage symptoms, discuss risks/benefits, decide together on next steps and schedule when we should next meet to assess our current plan. We can meet for how long or how often is appropriate for best managing your symptoms.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
As a provider well-versed in a variety of treatment approaches, including medication, talk therapy, genetic testing and herbal remedies, I can help us create a unique, individualized treatment plan that helps us meet your goals while also respecting your preferences.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work very well with adults who are struggling with managing their anxiety and mood symptoms. I use a holistic approach to treatment including medication, therapeutic modalities and alternative/complimentary methods and we can work together to tailor our treatment plan to your preferences.
Trauma Informed Care
I was trained as a trauma informed care specialist and take time with every client to gain awareness and respectfully provide care based on previous experiences.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I was extensively trained on cognitive behavior therapy while obtaining my master's degree and use pieces of CBT or follow the complete protocol in my interactions with clients, based on the preferences.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
I am trained on CBT-i, which is the first-line treatment for insomnia and is evidence-based to improve symptoms related to falling or staying asleep.
Motivational Interviewing
I have been utilizing and teaching about motivational interviewing for 5 years and have helped many clients looking to make changes in their everyday life prepare and sustain their changed behavior long-term.
Psychoeducation
I am educated in both therapeutic techniques and medication management and work with clients to give them the information they need for informed, collaborative decision-making.
14 ratings with written reviews
November 9, 2025
I selected her from a list of providers and she was truly a breath of fresh air. She is direct while remaining calm, warm, and open-minded and I instantly felt comfortable telling her everything I needed to. I look forward to our mental health journey together and believe she will be a major asset!
November 9, 2025
I selected her from a list of providers and she was truly a breath of fresh air. She is direct while remaining calm, warm, and open-minded and I instantly felt comfortable telling her everything I needed to. I look forward to our mental health journey together and believe she will be a major asset!
October 18, 2025
I love that Marisa listens to my words and doesn’t stop me, just lets me say what I have to say even when I’m anxious or sad. Her calm voice and smile make me feel safe and I appreciate not only her guides to calm myself down but also her recommendations for medication that would benefit me.