Marissa Hackett, Clinical Intern

I always customize my approach to suit your needs; I take into account cultural practices, social dynamics, relationships, spirituality, religion, and any other values that you incorporate into your life.

I draw from various therapeutic theories and modalities depending on each individual’s needs: solution-focused brief therapy, attachment-based family therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), emotion-focused therapy (EFT), narrative therapy, and internal family systems (IFS) and play therapy. I also draw from Gottman couples therapy. Regardless of modality, I always work within a systems-focused, anti-oppressive, and decolonization framework.

When working with children and teens, I almost always encourage parents to be involved in the therapeutic process. Addressing challenges in children and adolescents requires caregiver involvement so that we can all work together to find solutions.

I’m a positive person and strive to foster an empathetic, creative, and compassionate approach to therapy. I believe that every child, adult, relationship, and family possesses the capacity for success and happiness. Drawing from my diverse life experiences as a Black woman in an
interracial marriage and cross-cultural family, who has lived all over the US, I have a unique perspective on life that allows me to provide a deep sense of compassion and empathy for everyone’s story.