Marissa Moore

Marissa Moore is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and psychotherapist based in Brooklyn, New York. She is a faculty member at the Ackerman Institute for the Family, where she teaches an advanced couples and family therapy seminar.13

Professional Background

Marissa Moore received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Rochester and a Master's degree in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness from New York University.1 She completed post-graduate training in couples and family therapy at the Ackerman Institute for the Family, where she is now certified.1

Clinical Expertise

Marissa specializes in:

• Couples therapy, focusing on communication issues, loss of connection, and intimacy problems
• Individual therapy for depression, anxiety, and relationship issues
• Family therapy, addressing communication, transitions, self-esteem, and behavioral issues
• Support for new parents, particularly those navigating parenthood during the pandemic1

She is trained in various therapeutic approaches, including:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness
• Positive psychology
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (in progress)1

Current Roles

• Owner of Therapy Brooklyn, providing services in Greenpoint, Brooklyn
• Faculty member at the Ackerman Institute for the Family in Manhattan
• Project Clinician for the JUSTICE Project at the Ackerman Institute3

Marissa Moore's work is characterized by a goal-directed, strengths-based approach that considers the broader context of her clients' lives and experiences.2