Marissa Damphousse, LMFT #106722

“Marissa’s ability to be both gentle and honest facilitates real transformation in her clients. She is practical, warm and listens deeply.”

❋ Integrative

Marissa draws on multiple approaches, paying equal attention to both where you are and where you want to be.

❋ Culturally Sensitive

The influence of culture on our psyche is something she choose to shine a light on as you begin to uncover pieces of you.

❋ Warm

Clients are her greatest inspiration and she takes joy in seeing the courage they possess as they walk the challenging path of self-discovery.

❋ Relational

She believe that it is not only what we talk about in counseling that is healing, but the relationship we build together.

Marissa is an experienced clinician, specializing in Couples, Childhood Trauma, Parenting, Ethical non monagamy, Identity and more.

Below are some of her qualifications.

Masters of Counseling Psychology

Marissa completed a 3-year graduate program at California Institute of Integral Studies which focused on integrative psychotherapy that honors the whole person - body, mind and spirit.

Narrative Therapy Training

This training taught me to explore the stories we tell about ourselves, especially in therapy, as living, breathing tools. Rather than viewing people as a problem, narrative therapy helps separate you from your story.

Meditation and Yoga Practice

My lifelong somatic practices of meditation and yoga are critical in how I’m able to show up as a therapist in an embodied, grounded, relational and present way.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Training

This evidence based approach helps people understand how relational patterns impact them. It looks at deeper attachment needs beneath conflict and gives space for the expression of needs more clearly.

FAQ

  • My specialities include relationships, LQBTQ+, ethical nonmonogamy, life transitions, parenting, grief and loss. If you don’t see what you’re looking for on this list, don’t hesitate to reach out and inquire to see if we may still be a good fit.

  • I weave together a variety of modalities such as Gestalt, inner child work, somatic, narrative therapy, EFT and more. My expertise is in pulling from the right modality at the right time, offering a more holistic frame, rather than working through a process derived from a singular philosophy.

  • My fee is $250 for individuals. This is a 50-minute session, usually scheduled weekly. 

    My fee is $300 for couples for 60 minute sessions and $375 for couples for 75 minute sessions. These are also usually scheduled weekly. 

    Some people in my practice are offered at lower fees based on availability and financial need. Please let me know if this is something that is essential for you. I may ask you to provide me with income information if we are evaluating the possibility of sliding scale. If I'm unable to accommodate a fee that is comfortable I'm happy to provide you with appropriate referrals.

  • I do not. However, I'm happy to provide you with itemized receipts of sessions if you are eligible for full or partial reimbursement.

  • I see clients in California virtually.

Get Started with Marissa

Please reach out with any questions or to schedule a free 20-minute consultation. On this call, you’ll discuss what you’re looking for and my offerings.