Marisa Swain

My communication style

My hope is that working with me feels collaborative, friendly, and purposeful. I try to balance processing with action steps and welcome feedback. Sessions and approaches are very client-driven.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have prioritized studying why humans are who we are and what makes us do what we do. I found the idea of being a therapist much more satisfying due to its interpersonal nature. I continue this work because I enjoy using my skills to guide folks who are ready to work toward understanding themselves and facilitating change.

My goals for you

With couples, I might ask if they are monogamous and what that means. With teenagers and adults, I ask who encouraged therapy or if it was their idea, and start there. If they are quiet, I use rating systems or projective assessments to help them evaluate where they are and want to start.

Our first session

Clients can expect unconditional positive regard, a judgment-free atmosphere, humor, discussion about confidentiality, who they want to have involved in their treatment, goal-setting, what treatment will look like, frequency, treatment history, and insight.

I identify as...

• Female
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