- Grief support
- Practical skills
- Goal focused
About Marisa
Marisa Logsdon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan who helps people facing grief, stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She uses straightforward talk and practical steps so people can manage day-to-day strains. Her approach aims to help people answer their own questions and move toward goals they set.
Marisa earned a Master of Arts degree in counseling and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Spring Arbor University. She holds a counseling license from the state of Michigan and is a member of the Michigan Counseling Association. She also notes national certification and registration as a social service technician.
In sessions she focuses on listening first and helping people name what matters most. She uses tools from attachment-based work, client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, and existential ideas to match what each person needs. Conversations often include skills practice, goal setting, and exploring how life stories shape current struggles.
Common areas Marisa addresses include parenting stress, caregiver strain, relationship and communication problems, grief and loss, addictions, chronic illness concerns, and coping with major life changes. She also works with issues like body image, sleeping and eating problems, and self-esteem.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She aims to build a supportive space where people can try new ways of coping and make steady progress toward clearer goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches for remote support
Attachment-based work emphasizes how early relationships shape feelings and behavior. It helps people understand relationship patterns, respond to loss, and make different choices in close relationships. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger by teaching practical skills to change thinking and routines.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. Together they will check what works and adjust the plan over time.
If you are interested in online sessions, confirm current session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, and let people attend from a quieter spot. Licensed professionals can also guide practicing skills between sessions so progress continues between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
Marisa works with many concerns including grief, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and communication problems, parenting strain, addictions, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The style is collaborative and down-to-earth, focusing on listening, exploring personal goals, and using practical steps to help with everyday problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working in counseling roles and supporting people through a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan and a member of the Michigan Counseling Association.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process of working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.