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Marissa Cox, LCSW
North Carolina
Marissa Cox LCSW - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Parenting support
- ADHD and focus
About Marissa
Marissa Cox is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with seven years of post-licensure practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, self-esteem concerns, ADHD, relationship and family issues, career questions, and life changes. Marissa also focuses on communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
Her approach is practical and conversational. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits and trying different ways to respond. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside straightforward coaching techniques to set goals and test new behaviors. Expect short-term skill building and clear steps you can try between meetings.
Marissa keeps therapy interactive. She asks about daily routines, thought patterns, and what happens when stress rises. Together, she and the client track small changes and adjust plans when something does not work. She avoids labels and centers respectful, direct discussion about current problems.
Her background includes years in mental and behavioral health settings before becoming licensed. That experience informs practical problem solving and familiarity with common life stressors such as work strain and parenting demands. Sessions aim to balance thinking and doing - understanding feelings and then practicing alternatives.
People who prefer concrete tools and structured steps may find this a good fit. Marissa guides clients through clear strategies they can use right away, while checking progress and shifting tactics as needed.
How CBT tools translate to online sessions
Marissa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in straightforward ways: identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing small behavior changes, and practicing new skills between meetings. CBT focuses on clear, repeatable exercises that help with anxiety, stress, social anxiety, and managing attention and focus.She also applies coaching-style techniques to set concrete goals and troubleshoot barriers. Those methods emphasize short action steps and regular check-ins to see what works. Together the client and therapist decide which approaches to try and how to measure progress, so treatment is collaborative and practical.
Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a busy week. Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, avoid commute time, or use video for role plays and screen-sharing worksheets. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises to remote sessions so clients still practice skills between meetings and track results over time.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting struggles, self-esteem, ADHD, relationship and family issues, career questions, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and practical, focusing on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new responses in daily life.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years as an LCSW and prior experience in mental and behavioral health settings that inform her practical approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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