- Attachment-informed
- Goal focused
- Trauma aware
About Marissa
Marissa Shennan is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, and self esteem concerns. She offers a straightforward, collaborative style and works with clients to set clear goals. Her approach aims to be practical and grounded so people can make steady day-to-day changes.
Marissa uses a mix of therapy methods to fit each person’s needs. She draws on attachment-focused ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. Cognitive behavioral techniques help identify unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding. She also works with emotion-focused and EMDR approaches when trauma or intense emotional patterns are present.
Clients can expect sessions that focus on understanding problems, practicing new skills, and making small experiments outside of therapy. Marissa describes the work as collaborative - she helps people notice what works and adjusts the plan together. The tone in sessions tends to be direct but compassionate, aiming to reduce overwhelm and build clearer steps forward.
Marissa holds an Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential, abbreviated LMFT. She is licensed in multiple states and practices out of Idaho. Her background includes three years since earning the LMFT credential and additional prior experience related to telehealth and online therapy practices.
People who want to improve communication, manage strong emotions, address grief or addictions, or strengthen self esteem may find this approach useful. Marissa typically personalizes therapy by combining methods most helpful for each person’s situation.
Marissa uses a mix of therapy methods to fit each person’s needs. She draws on attachment-focused ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. Cognitive behavioral techniques help identify unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding. She also works with emotion-focused and EMDR approaches when trauma or intense emotional patterns are present.
Clients can expect sessions that focus on understanding problems, practicing new skills, and making small experiments outside of therapy. Marissa describes the work as collaborative - she helps people notice what works and adjusts the plan together. The tone in sessions tends to be direct but compassionate, aiming to reduce overwhelm and build clearer steps forward.
Marissa holds an Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential, abbreviated LMFT. She is licensed in multiple states and practices out of Idaho. Her background includes three years since earning the LMFT credential and additional prior experience related to telehealth and online therapy practices.
People who want to improve communication, manage strong emotions, address grief or addictions, or strengthen self esteem may find this approach useful. Marissa typically personalizes therapy by combining methods most helpful for each person’s situation.