Marisa Riis, LCSW

Licensed in Illinois · 24 years in practice

Marisa Riis uses practical, evidence-based methods to help people cope with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depression.

License and registration

LCSW, Illinois: 149013593 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1417271222 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 24
Languages: English

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About Marisa

Marisa Riis uses practical, evidence-based methods to help people cope with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She brings 24 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois and focuses on helping people navigate life transitions and regain motivation. Marisa writes plainly and focuses on real steps that make daily life easier.

Her style is supportive and collaborative. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on.

Background and approach

Sessions are focused on what the person wants to change and on small, achievable steps toward those goals. Clients can expect clear conversations about coping skills, mood, and motivation. Marisa helps people break big problems into manageable tasks.

She also provides guidance when grief and loss make it hard to move forward. Over her career she has worked in a variety of settings that shaped a practical approach to care. That experience supports flexible ways of working with stress and depression.

The emphasis is on useful tools people can practice between sessions. Marisa aims to empower people to make changes at their own pace. She supports goal-setting and builds on what already works in a person’s life.

The work is steady, goal-focused, and grounded in day-to-day realities.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Marisa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

How practical approaches work online

Marisa uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with mood, stress, and motivation. One common approach focuses on building coping skills and routines to reduce anxiety and improve day-to-day functioning. This involves learning specific strategies to manage worry, plan tasks, and stabilize daily rhythms. Another approach centers on grief and loss work, helping people name emotions, process what changed, and find gradual ways to reconnect with meaningful activities. That work pays attention to pacing and small steps forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which techniques match their goals and preferences. Together they will set clear, achievable goals and adjust methods over time based on what helps most.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation when a deeper discussion is needed. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick check-ins, short coaching, or when writing helps clarify thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and different schedules while keeping the work focused and goal-oriented.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Marisa focus on?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her work is collaborative and practical, emphasizing strengths and small steps people can take between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 24 years of professional work experience in social work and related settings.

What are her credentials and location?

She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices with that credential in the state.

Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are costs handled?

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

What steps are required to begin working together?

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