Born and raised in Burlington County, Marisa earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a concentration in Forensic Psychology from Stockton University, graduating magna cum laude. During her undergraduate studies, she was inducted into Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, and is a current member of the American Counseling Association.

Marisa went on to complete her Master’s in Counseling at Stockton University. During her internship with Serenity Counseling, she gained valuable experience working with children, adolescents, adults and couples from diverse backgrounds.

After meeting all educational and training requirements and demonstrating her professional commitment to the counseling field, Marisa earned the National Certified Counselor (NCC) credential through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).

Marisa’s passion is helping clients navigate challenges related to stress, anxiety, depression, and more. She takes a humanistic approach that emphasizes empathy, authenticity, and empowerment. Marisa also incorporates non-traditional methods, including Pet Therapy, and works closely with her two-year-old therapy dog in training, Harlow. She believes that the connection between humans and animals offers a unique and powerful path to healing.

Outside of her work, Marisa enjoys spending time with Harlow, working out, baking, shopping and working in the yard. She also loves relaxing with a good episode of Criminal Minds and continuing to build her dog training skills in her free time.