At times, it may be challenging and difficult to find and seek help, or even to ask for help. So, let me just say that it's an amazing first step to find help for yourself and/or your loved ones.
I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor with 3 years of experience in the counseling field. I have experience in numerous settings working with a variety of clients experiencing anxiety and depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, major life transitions, communication difficulties, etc. My therapeutic modality is focused on Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness techniques.
I want to create a safe place where openness, trust, and compassion is practiced throughout. Your feelings and thoughts should be shared and heard without judgment. I'm here to help guide you through your current challenges, explore any past difficulties, and work towards your future goals and plans.
I look forward to meeting and working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes, Communication problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Self-love, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
HI LMHC MHC-798
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Marissa Yoshikawa-Machado. 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.
Marissa is great! It’s my first time seeing a therapist and she helped me through it. I completely lost everything, my mind was just everywhere. It doesn’t happen overnight but the sessions with Marissa helped a lot. She knows what she’s doing to help any way she can. We’re all human beings just trying to get through the day. She’s good at what she does.
Written on Nov 28, 2024 after therapy with Marissa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Marissa is great! She is very patient and kind. She takes great notes and checks up on me.
Written on Sep 26, 2024 after therapy with Marissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Marissa is really got a responding quickly as well as prompting me with additional questions to work on processing my trauma and emotions.
Written on Sep 19, 2024 after therapy with Marissa for 2 weeks
Life comes with great challenges at times. having someone to support and guide you through them , keep the boat afloat and moving forward, help you monitor your own barometer so you can release a pressure valve when needed, is extremely valuable and important. Marissa is that crucial support and guide for me. Thank you Marissa. I know I wouldn't still be standing without your helping me navigate the multiple challenges I've had to steer through. We all need help at times. Thank you, to all the helpers.
Written on Apr 12, 2024 after therapy with Marissa for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Very prompt and nice
Written on Mar 22, 2024 after therapy with Marissa for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Marissa is extremely kind and a very good listener. I feel like I can open up to her without judgement and it’s nice to have a safe place to talk.
Written on Jan 25, 2024 after therapy with Marissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
