Marissa Shennan, LMFT

Therapist in Idaho

Licensed inCalifornia, Idaho
License94199, LMFT-8351
NPI 1952857435
Experience3+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Marissa

Marissa Shennan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Idaho who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and struggles with self-esteem. She also supports people facing grief, addiction, parenting strain, anger, and major life changes. Marissa works with practical steps and clear goals so sessions stay focused and useful.

Marissa takes a collaborative, down-to-earth approach. She listens first, then helps people name priorities and choose small, achievable steps.

Background and approach

Sessions combine conversation with concrete tools people can use between meetings. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes. Her typical work draws on attachment-based ideas to understand how early relationships affect current patterns.

She also uses client-centered methods to keep the session grounded in each person's experience, and cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. EMDR and emotionally-focused ideas may be included when trauma or relationship emotions are central. She has three years of professional experience as an LMFT and has provided therapy through video, phone, chat, and messaging formats.

Marissa tailors pace and methods to each person’s needs, focusing on tolerable steps toward clearer connection and emotional balance. People who choose her often want a therapist who is straightforward, compassionate, and practical. She supports work on communication problems, codependency, abandonment or attachment issues, family of origin concerns, impulsivity, isolation, and finding life purpose.

Credentials

LMFT (California): License 94199 · expires August 2027
LMFT (Idaho): License LMFT-8351 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1952857435 · 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
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Domestic violence
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Sexual assault and abuse
Somatization
Women's issues

Approaches Marissa names

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Online support

Attachment-informed approaches delivered online

Marissa commonly draws on attachment-based ideas to understand how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional responses, helping people notice patterns and build healthier ways of relating. She also uses client-centered therapy to keep sessions focused on each person's experience, offering empathy and space to set goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes that reduce distress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Marissa will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level, and she adjusts techniques as progress is made or needs change. The plan evolves from session to session rather than being fixed at the start.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for many people. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that is helpful, phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited or when being on camera is difficult, and live chat or text messaging are available for shorter check-ins or check-ins between sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and help people fit therapy into busy lives.

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Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does Marissa help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, parenting challenges, anger, and self-esteem struggles.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and straightforward, combining active listening with practical steps and clear goals to help people make steady progress.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has three years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has worked with both everyday concerns and more complex trauma-related issues.

Where is she licensed and located?

She holds LMFT credentials in California and Idaho and practices from Idaho.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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