Marisa Colon, LMHC

Marisa Colon is an emotions-focused Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with three years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress and anxiety, grief and loss, anger and motivation challenges, and concerns related to self-esteem and confidence. Her practice also addresses depression and related areas such as postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, self-harm, and feelings of isolation or loneliness.

Marisa emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental therapeutic space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. She uses evidence-informed approaches to help clients build coping skills, improve communication, and work through guilt, shame, and forgiveness issues. Young adults and those navigating multicultural concerns will find that she attends to the unique context that shapes emotional experience.

Beginning therapy can require courage, and Marisa aims to make the first steps approachable and supportive. As an LMHC, she brings clinical training and a focus on emotional well-being to each session, helping clients move toward greater self-understanding and renewed motivation.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Marisa blends client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing to meet each person where they are. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a trusting, empathetic relationship so clients can explore their feelings and values without judgment - it is helpful for improving self-esteem, addressing grief, and managing emotional overwhelm. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative way of working that helps people clarify their goals and strengthen motivation for change, often supporting work on anger, lifestyle shifts, or recovery-related issues.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Marisa partners with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varying comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from wherever you are in Florida, reduce commute time, and allow ongoing support between sessions when needed.