THERAPIST

Marisa Ohngemach, MA, Resident In Counseling

Marisa Anita Ohngemach graduated from Christopher Newport University in May 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. She played an active role in NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) and Psi Chi (the Psychology Honors Fraternity), organizations that promote the awareness of mental health. She graduated from Northwestern University in December 2020 with a master’s degree in counseling.

Marisa began her therapeutic career interning as a therapist-in-training. After graduating, she began working as a neurofeedback technician as well as a Resident in Counseling in Virginia. As a resident, she works collaboratively with clients to develop a treatment plan outlined with measurable, achievable, and relevant goals. Her areas of interest include: depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicide risk management, and suicide prevention among adolescents and young adults. In addition, Marisa aims to serve a variety of populations and work with individuals on conflict resolution, alcohol use, and self worth.

Marisa uses an integrative and multiculturally-sensitive approach to counseling. She uses certain interventions and strategies that derive from different modalities such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Contemporary Psychodynamic Therapy, Logotherapy (meaning making), Narrative Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy. She believes each client is distinctly unique and, therefore, deserves a tailored approach to goal setting and treatment planning. Marisa emphasizes the significance of the therapeutic alliance. She is prepared and excited to establish healing and productive relationships with her clients.

As human beings, we are complex, emotional, and dynamic. Marisa aims to assist clients in addressing and resolving internal and external battles. She is committed to providing a safe space for individuals to reflect, explore, and better understand themselves.