Marisa Katzman , LCSW

Marisa Katzman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California who focuses on helping people navigate major life challenges. She works with issues like anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, and career or relationship concerns. Marisa aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where people can take the first steps toward change.

She uses straightforward conversations and collaborative planning to meet each person's needs. Sessions explore what feels most urgent and then build realistic steps forward. That practical approach often includes coaching-style support for motivation and confidence alongside clinical care for mood or bipolar concerns.

Marisa has about ten years of professional experience. She has helped people cope with life transitions, recover from substance use struggles, and rebuild a sense of self after periods of low self-esteem or isolation. She also addresses workplace stress, compassion fatigue, and the strain that chronic illness or pain can create.

Individuals concerned with body image, communication problems, or domestic violence can expect direct, careful conversation about goals and safety. Marisa pays special attention to women's issues and self-love as part of overall well-being. She adapts pacing and tools to suit different needs and life situations.

People who choose to work with her can expect clear steps, practical coping strategies, and support for building confidence. The focus is on small, achievable changes that add up over time.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Marisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in practical ways to help people manage mood, stress, and substance-related concerns. One common approach focuses on building coping skills and behavioral changes that reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve day-to-day functioning. Another approach emphasizes motivational coaching and goal-setting to support recovery from addictions and to strengthen confidence and self-esteem.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marisa will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they choose strategies and adjust them over time so the therapy fits the person’s life and needs.

Online therapy makes it easier to keep regular sessions. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more nuance is helpful. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or when a simpler check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging provide brief, flexible ways to check progress between sessions or to fit care into a busy day. These options aim to make ongoing work more accessible and consistent for different schedules and situations.