MEET MARISSA GILBERT

I am passionate about guiding you in unlocking your best personal self. My personal journey as a cancer survivor inspired me to pursue a career as a clinical social worker after over a decade in corporate and non-profit industries. Wherever you are in the present moment, this is your healing journey. I am here to partner with you in navigating the speed bumps when life gets life-y to help you lead a happier and healthier life.

 

I do this by focusing on the mind-body connection to help you develop accessible tools and strategies to navigate life’s stressors one day at a time and be perfectly imperfect. I have worked with a diverse population of teens and adults, focusing on stressors rooted in trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, chronic pain, and overall health and wellness. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as well as specific EMDR protocols for recent traumatic events and am in the process of becoming EMDRIA-certified. I work with a variety of modalities (CBT, DBT, ACT - all the T’s) and tailor our work based on where you are at and your current needs.

I have delivered presentations and facilitated workshops in a variety of mental health and wellness areas. Most recent topics include Navigating Grief, Anxiety and Depression Reduction, Managing Chronic Pain, Stress Management and Burnout, Building Healthy Coping Skills and Trauma-Informed Care. In addition to holding a Masters in Social Work from University of Kentucky, I have a Masters in Policy Analysis and Management.

Outside of work, I love to travel, do yoga, bike, hike and explore with my husband and two Labradoodles, Carter and Quincy.

 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

• Anxiety

• Grief

• Trauma

• Chronic Pain