Marissa Geraci

My communication style

I have a relaxed approach. My style is more conversational, comfortable, and down-to-earth. I refer to clients as 'clients,' not 'patients.' I am an advocate for using humor when appropriate, and I want my clients to feel they are active participants in the process and it is not one-sided.

My journey to mental healthcare

My background is actually in finance. I'd always felt pulled towards a career in the counseling field, but it didn't feel practical at the time when I was going to counseling. After 10 years in the finance field, I knew I had to make the change. It was a challenging time for sure, but I've never looked back and feel thankful every day.

My goals for you

Typically clients come into therapy already having a goal in mind. I do my best to help them achieve that goal and sometimes go beyond it. But it's also possible for people to come to therapy knowing that something feels "off," but they aren't able to articulate what exactly that might be. In those cases, we work together to identify goals.

Our first session

The first session should feel as relaxed as possible. Some clients are ready to come in and get right to the heart of the issue on day one, but that isn't the case for everyone. The therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of the counseling process, and sometimes that means starting off slowly. I encourage clients to ask me questions.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White