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Marissa Katz Bellani, LMHC

Warm, creative Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • Music and expressive arts
  • Person-centered care
  • Collaborative therapeutic process

About Marissa Katz Bellani

Marissa Katz Bellani is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Hawaii with eight years of clinical experience supporting people through a range of life challenges. She trained at Lesley University with a focus on Music Therapy and Expressive Arts Therapies, and integrates that creative background with more traditional talk therapy methods to meet each person where they are.

Her style is warm, interactive, and person-centered, emphasizing respect for the client as the expert on their own life. In sessions she blends opportunities for creative expression with evidence-informed counseling techniques, adapting to the needs and preferences of each individual. This flexible approach supports work toward greater balance, emotional regulation, and self-understanding.

Marissa approaches therapeutic work with nonjudgmental support and steady encouragement, aiming to foster lasting change and personal growth. She partners with clients to explore inner resources, develop new coping strategies, and build a calmer, more self-actualized inner world. Her combination of expressive arts training and counseling experience offers multiple pathways for healing and resilience.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Marissa Katz Bellani have?

Marissa Katz Bellani has 8 years of experience.

Is Marissa Katz Bellani a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds the credential LMHC. License details are MA LMHC LMHC12356, HI LMHC MHC-851.

In which languages does Marissa Katz Bellani provide therapy?

Marissa Katz Bellani provides therapy in English.

Where is Marissa Katz Bellani located?

Marissa Katz Bellani is located in Hawaii.

How can I work with Marissa Katz Bellani as my therapist?

You can work with Marissa Katz Bellani through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Marissa Katz Bellani work with international clients?

Yes, Marissa Katz Bellani works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Marissa Katz Bellani cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Counseling Options

Marissa Katz Bellani often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support clients in practical, understandable ways. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it supports taking values-driven action even when life feels challenging. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on offering empathy, unconditional positive regard, and a nonjudgmental space so clients can explore themselves and move toward greater self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful habits.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Marissa works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She tailors sessions so the client and therapist together decide the best path forward.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for scheduling and makes it easier to access care from different locations. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to offer consistent support while accommodating work, family, and mobility needs, helping people maintain momentum in their therapeutic work.

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