meet marissa jaacobi, lcsw

Marissa brings a unique blend of professional expertise and personal passion to her psychotherapy practice. Before becoming a full-time therapist, she worked as a medical social worker in one of NYC’s premier hospital systems, supporting individuals through chronic medical conditions, life transitions, and experiences of trauma and loss. This background has deeply enriched her understanding of the human experience and the challenges that come with major life changes.

Now, Marissa specializes in supporting young adults in their 20s and 30s navigate relationships, career uncertainty, self-discovery, and emotional well-being. With a humanistic and attachment-focused approach, she helps clients build self-awareness, break unhelpful patterns, and create more fulfilling connections. She believes that understanding ourselves and our relationships is key to personal growth and lasting change.

Marissa’s Approach

Acknowledging that you are the expert in your own experience, Marissa approaches therapy with flexibility, authenticity, and a commitment to collaboration. She believes in fostering a genuine connection with her clients, utilizing honesty, compassion, and humor to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for exploring thoughts, emotions, and personal challenges. Marissa is a licensed psychotherapist trained in EMDR therapy, practicing through an attachment-focused and psychodynamic lens. She takes an integrative approach, incorporating aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients develop personalized strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and relationship concerns. Her goal is to empower her clients with the tools and insights they need to navigate life’s complexities with confidence and resilience. You can expect to leave sessions with Marissa feeling not only understood but also equipped with practical skills and a renewed sense of strength to face life’s challenges.

Professional Experience & Clinical Expertise

Young Adults (20s & 30s), College Students, Adolescence, Life Transitions, Friendships, Dating & Relationships, Self-Esteem, Body Image, Disordered Eating, Executive Functioning, ADHD, Alzheimer’s & Dementia, Chronic Illness, Caregiving, Grief & Loss, Trauma, Complex Family Dynamics

Education & Credentials