Marissa

Marissa Rivera

Psychotherapist

I create space for folks who own multiple identities to face life's waves so that vulnerability and clarity become familiar states of being.

About Me

I create a truly welcoming space where you can explore the richness of your multiple identities. When life brings challenging waves, we can navigate these together, helping you feel more grounded. My approach encourages genuine vulnerability, allowing you to connect with inner clarity. This is for anyone seeking to integrate different parts of themselves and find ease in their own skin.

Approach

When life’s waves arrive for people holding several cultural and personal identities, I guide a steady, curious pace that helps uncover small, actionable shifts. Whether we meet in Austin or online in English, sessions blend close listening, gentle grounding, and attention to cultural context so changes land between visits. I offer short experiments, emotion-focused naming, and grief-sensitive curiosity to ease anxiety, process loss, and realign choices during transitions. This way of working tends to suit folks seeking integration, clarity, and practical tools alongside compassionate reflection.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Brainspotting

    A therapy that uses fixed eye positions to access and process unresolved trauma stored in the brain and body.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

  • Corporate Workshops

    Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.

  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Somatic Psychotherapy

    A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Parents

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Qualifications


St. Edward'S University

Registrations


Texas State Board of Examiners Of Professional Counselors

Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor

Service Area


Ola Wellness

In-person & Online

Austin, Texas

United States