Marissa Katz Bellani, LMHC
Therapist in Hawaii
Marissa Katz Bellani is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life changes.
- License LMHC12356, MHC-851 · Massachusetts, Hawaii Expires December 2027, June 2026
- NPI 1871957209 · national registry
- Experience and languages 8+ years in practice English
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About Marissa
Marissa Katz Bellani is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life changes. She brings a calm, warm presence to sessions and aims to make therapy feel approachable for people who are worried or overwhelmed. Marissa works with adults on relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction-related struggles, self-esteem, and trauma and abuse recovery.
She uses a mix of practical talk therapy and creativity when it fits the client’s needs.
Background and approach
That can include person-centered conversations that follow what matters most to the client. She also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Marissa holds a Master of Arts and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with eight years of professional experience.
Her training includes music and expressive arts approaches, which she may weave into sessions when clients want more creative options. Her work pays attention to attachment patterns, communication difficulties, caregiver stress, and the strains of chronic illness or disability. She also supports people facing issues such as infidelity, family of origin wounds, guilt and shame, and end-of-life concerns.
Marissa offers services from Hawaii and speaks English. She accepts international clients and provides online care through video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging. The goal in her practice is steady, practical progress that fits each person’s pace and life demands.
Credentials
- LMHC (Massachusetts)
- License LMHC12356 · expires December 2027
- LMHC (Hawaii)
- License MHC-851 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1871957209 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Marissa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Marissa names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
These are the approaches Marissa names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How therapeutic methods translate to online care
Marissa often blends Gottman Method ideas with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered listening. Gottman-inspired approaches focus on improving communication skills and reducing harmful interaction patterns, which helps people gain more stable ways to talk about problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice painful thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values, useful for anxiety, grief, and coping with change. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance and follows what the person says matters most in sessions.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Marissa will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and comfort level. She adapts methods over time so the plan stays practical and relevant to what the person wants to change.
Online therapy offers flexibility and easier access to consistent care. Video calls let people use visual cues for communication work and skill practice. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be a good option for shorter check-ins. Live chat or text-based messaging supports brief check-ins, journaling between sessions, and ongoing encouragement when schedules are tight. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel routines.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?
Marissa helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues. She also supports work on self-esteem, bipolar management, coping with life changes, and relationship-related struggles.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and interactive, combining person-centered listening with practical techniques. Sessions may include creative elements like music or expressive arts when the client wants them.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience in mental health work, including clinical roles that built on her graduate training in music and expressive arts therapies.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practices from Hawaii and holds a Master of Arts and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, listed as MA LMHC and HI LMHC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. She also accepts international clients who can participate in online formats.
What session formats are offered online?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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