Practitioner record · Checked 9 Oct 2026
Marissa Belanger has been in practice 11 years and is licensed in Connecticut. Marissa lists stress, Anxiety, self esteem and coping with life changes among 18 subjects on the BetterHelp roster.
Everything below is either quoted from Marissa's own BetterHelp listing, taken from public licensing records, or written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such. Nothing here is an availability promise, a review, or a rating.
01 · Who Marissa works with
Marissa lists 12 specialisms and 6 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Marissa chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.
02 · In Marissa's own words
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I am a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with eleven years of dedicated experience supporting clients in a variety of areas. This includes, stress and anxiety, family conflicts, parenting challenges, and the building of motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. My practice is rooted in creating a compassionate and open environment where clients can freely express their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.
I specialize in working with individuals facing life transitions, helping them navigate the emotional and psychological hurdles that come with significant changes. My approach is holistic and tailored to each person's unique needs, employing evidence-based techniques to foster resilience, self-awareness, and positive growth.
I see myself as a soundboard for my clients during their transitional times, providing them with the support and clarity they need to move forward confidently.
Taking the first step toward a happier, more fulfilling life requires courage, and I’m here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can work towards building a life that is balanced, fulfilling, and true to your authentic self.
Marissa Belanger, on the BetterHelp listing · read 9 Oct 2026
03 · What happens next
Marissa practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Marissa's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.
BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Marissa at this point.
BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Marissa is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Marissa.
You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.
A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.
Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.
04 · Practical details
05 · Provenance
Marissa's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 9 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.
The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.
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