A Little About me..
Hi, I’m Marissa Barranco — I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and a former teacher with over 15 years of experience working with children and families.
I specialize in helping children who are struggling with anxiety, emotional regulation, and the lingering effects of early stress or trauma. These challenges often show up as big emotions, irritability, physical symptoms like headaches or stomachaches, or difficulty managing everyday transitions.
My approach is gentle, evidence-based, and deeply relational. I use tools like EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness to help children understand and regulate their emotions, feel more confident in themselves, and experience greater calm and connection in their daily lives.
But I don’t do this work in isolation—I involve parents in every step of the counseling process. From our first session to our ongoing work, I see you as a key part of your child’s healing. Together, we create a support system that continues outside the therapy room.
It’s truly an honor to walk alongside families during such meaningful and sometimes challenging moments. Watching a child grow into a greater sense of safety, resilience, and self-understanding—it’s a privilege I never take for granted.
If your child is struggling, or if you’re feeling unsure of what to do next, I’m here to support you both.
EMDR trained and Theraplay Level One
To learn more about EMDR therapy click to go to their association website..
Now accepting BCBS, United Healthcare, and Aetna
What I can help you with….
Trauma
Did you have a choatic chidhood? Did something happen to you that was scary and your feeli like sometimes you are still right there? Healing can start today, reach out for a consultation.
Anxiety
Having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? Are you worried about what hasn’t happened yet or what will happen? Healing can start today, reach out for a consultation.
Depression
Are you feeling low? Feeling less joy and excitement for life? Do you have any energy to socialize or do things you once enjoyed? Healing can start today, reach out for a consultation.
Stress
Do you feel like are always on edge? Do you hold stress in your body and want to release the tension? Healing can start today, reach out for a consultation.
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— Victor Frankl
Good Faith Estimate
Good Faith Estimates are available upon scheduling or request….
I will complete a Good Faith Estimate for my clients as mandated by the Federal Law. I will include my schedule fee, estimated range of fees, potential duration of treatment and any other pertinent information. A Good Faith Estimate is available upon scheduling and request. Please remember that is may be subject to change based on client assessment and needs.
Please see the below link for my information:
https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises/consumers/understanding-costs-in-advance
Please click on the link for the documents and more information on GFE: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/model-disclosure-notice-patient-protections-against-surprise-billing-providers-facilities-health.pdf