About Marissa Greenberg, LMFT
I’m Marissa (she/her), a California Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist dedicated to helping individuals and couples find healing, understanding, and connection. My path into therapy was guided by a deep belief in people’s capacity to grow, even in the face of painful experiences. Today, I am honored to support my clients as they navigate life transitions, relationship struggles, and healing from trauma.
My Education and Training
I bring both academic knowledge and hands-on clinical experience to my work as a therapist:
Pacific Oaks College
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
Antioch University, Los Angeles
Advanced Training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing):
An evidence-based therapy for treating Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Advanced Training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT):
Helping couples strengthen bonds and heal past attachment wounds
Certification in Perinatal Mental Health
Postpartum Support International
The pregnancy and postpartum periods are phases of profound changes and challenges. I have specialized training in identifying and addressing the distinctive mental health, identity, and relationship challenges that individuals experience as they become the parents that they aspire to be for their children.
Professional Experience
My career has included work in both community mental health and private practice settings, where I’ve supported a wide range of clients with diverse needs. I’ve had the privilege of working with:
- Adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, physical abuse, and sexual assault
- Individuals navigating gender exploration and transition
- People struggling with self-harm and body focused repetitive behaviors
- Couples healing from domestic violence and other major life stressors
- Parents managing the challenges that come with pregnancy, parenting, adoption, and postpartum
These experiences have shaped my ability to provide compassionate care for clients who are facing complex and sensitive issues.
Areas Of Focus
I specialize in supporting:
Trauma recovery
Helping survivors of abuse, assault, and other traumatic events find safety and healing
Perinatal and postpartum care
Supporting individuals and couples during pregnancy, childbirth, and the transition to parenthood
Couples therapy
Guiding partners through communication struggles, trust issues, and emotional disconnection
Adolescent and young adult therapy
Providing a safe space for teens and older youth to navigate identity, relationships, and stress
Individual therapy
offering support for anxiety, depression, grief, and self-discovery
No matter the presenting concern, my focus remains on creating a therapeutic environment that is safe, nonjudgmental, and empowering.
My Approach
Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. I combine multiple evidence-based techniques to meet the unique needs of each client. Some of the tools I draw from include:
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
For trauma processing and PTSD symptom relief
Emotionally Focused Therapy
For couples seeking stronger emotional bonds
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
For shifting unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior
Eclectic Therapy
For individualized care that draws from multiple treatment modalities
A Personal Note
Outside of my credentials, what matters most is the relationship I build with my clients. Therapy is a collaborative process— your story, needs, and strengths guide the work we do together.
My role is to offer support, tools, and perspective as you move toward the life that you want for yourself. Whether you are navigating the challenges of early parenthood, seeking to heal past wounds, or working to improve your relationships, my goal is to provide a space where you feel safe, validated, and understood.
Take the First Step
If you’re ready to begin your journey toward healing and growth, I invite you to reach out for a free consultation. Together, we can explore how therapy might support you.
Call (424) 205-0292 or schedule an appointment online with Marissa Greenberg, LMFT today.