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Garrison, NY
Monday · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Garrison, NY
Monday · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Marissa Schachter
MFT Intern (Supervised)
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I work with children, adolescents, and adults, with a special focus on couples and family counseling. As a relational therapist, I believe the connections in our lives, with the people we love and with ourselves, are at the heart of how we grow. I'm a graduate student in Northwestern University's Marriage and Family Therapy program, and I see clients under the supervision of a licensed clinician. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where each person feels heard and valued.
I especially enjoy working with children. Before graduate school, I spent a lot of time with young children at camps and in other settings, some as young as two and three. That experience taught me how to meet children where they are: slowing down, getting on their level, and talking with them in a way that fits their age. In college I was most drawn to developmental and family psychology, and that lens shapes how I work, because what a five-year-old understands and needs is very different from what a ten-year-old does.
I also enjoy working with teens and young adults as they navigate high school, friendships and relationships, figuring out who they are, and the questions and pressures that come with looking ahead to college and greater independence.
Family work is where my heart is. My training in Marriage and Family Therapy centers on understanding the family as a whole: how each person's experiences, roles, and relationships shape everyone else. I welcome families who want to feel closer and get along more easily at home, parents looking for support as their children grow, and couples who want to communicate more clearly and feel closer. Together, we'll look at what's happening between you and practice new ways of listening and responding to each other.
My approach is relational, collaborative, and grounded in curiosity and compassion. You know your life and relationships best; I bring structure, warmth, and care. We'll work together to identify what matters to you and move toward meaningful change at a pace that respects your needs.
You don't need to have everything figured out before you begin. Whether you're looking for support for your child, your teen, your relationship, or your family, I would welcome the chance to work with you. If you'd like to see whether we're a good fit, you can book a free 15-minute consult right here on my profile.