Dr. Marissa Goldman, LCSW

Dr. Marissa Goldman is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) who specializes in supporting women who shoulder many responsibilities for others. She works with those who appear capable and composed on the outside yet feel quietly exhausted on the inside, helping clients who are managing burnout, anxiety, shifting identities, relationship patterns, perfectionism, and the slow drain of being the strong one.

Her practice often meets women who have learned to perform wellness before they truly feel well. Some clients are processing earlier wounds, some are discovering how to ask for and accept care, and some are simply tired and ready for change. Dr. Goldman creates space for each of these experiences without requiring proof of progress or a polished presentation of self.

Her approach is grounded, relational, and deeply human. She integrates attachment-informed perspectives, trauma-aware principles, and mindfulness-influenced practices, paying careful attention to the personal stories and cultural expectations that shape how women see themselves. She partners with clients to set down burdens, find clearer priorities, and build steadier ways of coping, meeting people where they are and honoring whatever language they bring to the work.

Therapeutic Approaches and Virtual Support

Dr. Marissa Goldman uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, stress, and everyday challenges. CBT focuses on concrete skills and small, sustainable changes that can improve mood and functioning.

She also draws on trauma-informed and attachment-informed perspectives that center safety, relational patterns, and the ways early experiences shape current relationships and self-perception. These approaches help when addressing complex responses to stress, caregiver strain, and repeated interpersonal patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Dr. Goldman works collaboratively with each person to determine what techniques and frameworks fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time and involves clients in deciding which methods feel most useful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These remote formats make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without major disruptions to daily life, helping clients engage in therapy in ways that suit their routines and rhythms.