Marisa Katzman , LCSW

Marisa Katzman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with ten years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She works with concerns such as addictions, low self-esteem, major life transitions, stress and anxiety, relationship and career issues, bipolar disorder, depression, and compassion fatigue, and also focuses on body image, chronic pain or illness, communication difficulties, domestic violence, loneliness, self-love, women’s issues, and workplace-related problems.

Marisa blends evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a coaching orientation to help clients build motivation, strengthen confidence, and develop practical coping strategies tailored to their situations. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts dialogue and treatment plans to reflect individual strengths, goals, and preferences. Taking a first step toward a more fulfilling life can require courage, and Marisa aims to provide steady support and guidance throughout that process.

Her practice emphasizes collaboration and goal-focused work, helping clients identify concrete steps forward while addressing the emotional and practical barriers that can arise during change.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Support

Marisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skills and measurable progress. One approach focuses on skills-based interventions that teach coping strategies for stress, anxiety, and mood management - these techniques help clients build tools for everyday challenges and emotional regulation. Another element of her work is motivational and goal-oriented support that helps people overcome addictive behaviors, increase confidence, and clarify career or relationship goals through structured steps and encouragement. She also brings a coaching-informed perspective to therapy, assisting clients in setting realistic goals and tracking progress toward meaningful change.

Finding the right combination of techniques is part of the therapeutic process, and Marisa works collaboratively with each person to identify the approaches that best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts methods over time so the work remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical advantages for accessing this kind of tailored care. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can meet with licensed professionals and therapists from home or wherever they are, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and maintain continuity of care despite life transitions or mobility challenges.