Marisa Gallagher

Marisa Gallagher is an experienced professional with a diverse background, holding an MBA, a Psychology Masters degree, and registration as an AMFT + APCC. She specializes in working with populations in crisis or transition, utilizing trauma-informed, strengths-based, and socioculturally attuned methods alongside various therapeutic modalities.

With a rich educational history, Marisa pursued a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Community Mental Health from the California Institute of Integral Studies. She also completed an MBA from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, and holds a BA in Film & Media Theory and Anthropology from the University of Notre Dame.

Throughout her career, Marisa has held significant roles at renowned organizations like Amazon Music, CNN, Team One, GoNoodle, and Razorfish. Her skill set encompasses executive strategy, design, and product positions, showcasing her ability to drive human, organizational, and industry change. She has a strong track record of growing businesses, developing scaled products, and building impactful brands.

Marisa's expertise extends to various therapeutic modalities including family systems therapy, narrative therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, relational therapy, art and play therapy, somatic and sensory therapy, as well as DBT. Her background also includes roles in user experience, design, and digital management, highlighting a multifaceted professional journey across different industries.

Marisa has served in roles such as Chief Consumer Officer at GoNoodle, Director of UX & Design at Amazon Music, Management Director at Team One, VP of Design, Photography, and Multimedia at CNN Digital, and Vice President of User Experience at Razorfish, among others. Her career journey reflects a blend of creativity, leadership, and a commitment to advocating for large teams and team members.