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Marissa Carter

AMFT Sierra K. Briscoe Psychotherapy & Associates
Available this week
Specialties: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, LGBTQIA+, Kink/Diverse Sexualities,

Introduction

I am committed to creating a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients are recognized as the experts of their own lives. My therapeutic approach is affirmative, relational, and sex-positive, with a collaborative focus at its core. I have extensive experience supporting individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, and depression; exploring gender and sexual identity; engaging in non-monogamous relationships; living with chronic pain; and confronting existential dilemmas. It is a privilege to work alongside individuals and couples within my community, providing support for the LGBTQIA community and nontraditional relationship structures. With a passion for providing support through a feminist, multicultural, and non-pathologizing lens, I continuously examine the systemic structures that influence and shape mental health. I view my role as a guide, helping clients explore their values, core beliefs, and relationships, empowering them to take an active role in effecting meaningful change. I graduated from Antioch University with my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and completed my clinical traineeship at Southern California Counseling Center, where I worked with a diverse range of clients. I’m supervised by Sierra K. Briscoe, M.S., LMFT (#129471). I’m currently accepting new clients virtually and look forward to hearing from you!

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Jewish, White

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights & weekends
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments

Licenses

  • AMFT #146892 (CA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples

Communities

  • LGBTQIA+
  • Open Relationships/Polyamory
  • Kink/Diverse Sexualities

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

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Pay out-of-pocket

  • Individual Session (50min) $150
  • Couples (50min) $160

Locations

Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Marissa Carter accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Marissa Carter is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website. Marissa Carter also offers a free consultation.
Does Marissa Carter offer telehealth appointments? Marissa Carter does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Monarch profile.
What areas does Marissa Carter specialize in? Marissa Carter specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Chronic Pain, Couples Counseling, Depression, Existential Crisis, LGBTQIA+, Life Transitions, Open Relationships/Polyamory, Trauma, and Kink/Diverse Sexualities.
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