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Hello, My name is Marissa Hancock. I'm going to tell you a little bit about my background as I know choosing a counselor can be daunting. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). I have an undergraduate degree in psychology from Indiana University and a master's degree in counseling psychology from the University of Louisville. I have served over the years an ethnically and culturally diverse population. I work with all ages in private practice regarding many different concerns anything from: severe mental illness, complex trauma, PTSD, struggling with life changes or direction, family related distress, Parenting and developmental concerns, and couples counseling to name a few. Over the past 10 years I have worked with students (K-12) in a school setting as well, tackling again many different concerns such as: ADHD, Autism, mood disorders, family concerns, bullying, LGBTQ+, depression, anxiety, and more. I practice trauma informed care in everything I do, as my background is in trauma treatment specifically. I am comfortable working with dual-diagnosis or co-occurring disorders. I approach each and every client with dignity and respect. I am easy to talk to always with the goal to create a safe and non-judging environment. I want to meet clients where they are at presently and work at a pace that is comfortable for them towards their desired conclusion or goal(s). I know that trusting a stranger with your biggest struggles is a difficult thing to do. I firmly believe that a good relationship (therapeutic alliance) between the counselor and client is essential for a successful outcome. I work very hard to respect these truths and provide the help that is needed in a very authentic and genuine way.
In our first session we will begin to establish rapport by getting to know each other a little bit and discuss what brought you to counseling. We will cover as much as you feel comfortable discussing in a first session.
I utilize a lot of Trauma-informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). I use worksheets when I feel like it is beneficial. I will request that a client does homework from time to time to aid them in their process. I draw a lot from my experiences and trainings from throughout my career.
I enjoy working with a variety of ages. I have the most experience working with Trauma. I do not have a niche per say as I do work with all ages and with a large variety of stressors/concerns. I am a child psychotherapist and really enjoy working with children and parents. My career has given me a wealth of insight into the developmental patterns of our youth and a unique ability to help. This being said I have worked with adults my entire career as well in my private practice. I believe my biggest strength is that I can make therapy seem like a normal everyday conversation and bring change to those willing to work with me. I do not sit on a high horse or pretend to be perfect. I am 100% authentic in my approach to therapy.
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5 ratings with written reviews
September 22, 2025
Always comforting and never judgmental. Easy to talk to you and always leave feeling better and inspires.
August 20, 2025
If I didn't move I would still be with Marissa, she is warm, knowledgeable, and one of the best therapists I have ever seen. I love her and she helped me so so much!
March 31, 2025
Marissa is very compassionate and has given me tools to improve my mindset