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Marissa Kent, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Self esteem, Motivation Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Hi! My name is Marissa Kent and I am a licensed professional counselor in the states of Mississippi and Louisiana. I have over a decade's worth of experience in the mental health field, the last eight of those years working with various populations as a counselor/therapist. I have worked with individuals dealing with a range of concerns and have the most experience with depression, anxiety and stress, anger management, and relationship issues.

I got into the field of counseling because I love helping people. There are few things better than seeing someone reach a goal or fulfill their potential. I believe in treating people with respect and getting to know their story. It helps me gain a deeper understanding for who they are, the family and cultural values, beliefs, and traditions they hold dear, and the goals they would like to achieve in counseling. My approach in counseling is an eclectic mix that primarily combines cognitive behavioral and person-centered techniques, but the specifics of how I work with each individual is as unique as the individual.

I realize that it can be challenging to tackle some of life's concerns head-on, so my goal is to empower you by highlighting the strengths you already possess and give you additional tools needed to accomplish your goals. Congratulations on taking the first step! I look forward to working with you.

Professional experience

9yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Communication problems, Family problems, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Self-love, Women's issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

MS LPC 2355

LA LPC 8057

AL LPC LPC05282

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Marissa Kent. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

I’m so pleased to have a competent therapist who listens. We also connect culturally, so I can often relay my thoughts without having to explain the nuance within them. She is able to empathize while also providing solutions from a different perspective.

Written on Oct 11, 2024 after therapy with Marissa for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

I feel like I am making progress with her help. I am so grateful to have found her.

Written on Oct 07, 2024 after therapy with Marissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and self esteem

Marissa is knowledgeable, intelligent, empathetic, warm and very professional. She is a valuable resource to me as I come to terms with awkward family relationships.

Written on Sep 28, 2024 after therapy with Marissa for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts

Marissa is an amazing but also down to earth therapist who is easy to connect with. I find her guidance/recommendations (whether through talking, messaging or worksheets) excellent and on the mark.

Written on Sep 18, 2024 after therapy with Marissa for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

I love Marissa's energy and her spirit. She is a good listener and makes you feel comfortable and at ease. She provides some good sound advice and provides very helpful materials for reading and research catered toward your particular needs. I would highly recommend nd her to my family and friends.

Written on Aug 02, 2024 after therapy with Marissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes

Marissa is professional and personable. She allows me to problem solve independently and use the tools we’ve developed over the years to tackle hard problems with her guidance. I’ve been seeing her on and off for almost 5 years. I can see how I’ve grown and found a more powerful voice. I will continue to use Better Help and Marissa Kent as long as she’s on this platform.

Written on May 21, 2024 after therapy with Marissa for 4 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd