Marissa Paquin
Marissa Paquin, MA, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has worked in mental healthcare since 2006. She has experience working with adults, adolescents, and notably First Responders experiencing mental health concerns including but not limited to trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, and grief.
Marissa graduated with a Master’s degree in Co-occurring Counseling. Her undergraduate degrees are in Psychology and Criminal Justice. She is also a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Marissa is a certified EMDR therapist through EMDRIA and has completed advanced training in recent traumatic events and group traumatic events protocol, as well as Ego State interventions. Marissa is also a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist through PSI. In addition, she has completed advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
Marissa believes that healing is a collaborative endeavor that requires genuine caring without judgment, and she cooperatively assists her clients in clarifying their goals for treatment. She provides a compassionate atmosphere to safely explore and work through feelings, thoughts, and beliefs. Rather than adopting one methodology for all individuals and issues, she draws from a variety of methods to create a tailored approach for each individual and situation. Her integrative style of client-centered therapy includes a strength-based approach incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy and other evidence-based treatment. As a therapist, she is warm, open, encouraging, and direct. Marissa considers herself an active therapist, combining experience, education, creativity, and sense of humor with a down-to-earth, realistic approach to counseling.
Marissa has a particular passion and expertise working with adolescents as they struggle to define their identities, cope with the rapid physical, emotional and psychological changes that take place within them and adjust to the demands of peers, school, families, and society. When seeing teenagers, she works collaboratively with the family, schools, and others to provide optimum level of care.
Marissa is passionate about learning and constantly bringing new tools and techniques to her practice and those with whom she works. Marissa believes in empowering others and when equipped with the proper tools everyone can become happy, healthy individuals and achieve their personal goals.
Testimonials
One of the biggest fears we have is asking for help and with any new relationship it takes time to build trust, allowing that person to see the sides that we hide from the world. Over the past 13 years I have spoken to many different therapists and with each one I have had different a experience. Each individual was able to help me gain recognition to the reasons why I was living in so much emotional pain. In 2014 my life turned upside down and it was at that point where I needed professional help and it was Sutton
I would highly recommend Infinite Mindcare to everyone!
Diane is a highly knowledgeable and competent Psychotherapist who I would happily work with in future. I never felt judged by her and would always walk out of a session with useful tools and achievable milestones for managing my anxiety issues. Of particular use to me was the cognitive behavioral therapy (helping me restructure negative self-talk patterns) along with exposure therapy (helping me to battle social and generalized anxiety head-on, rather than defaulting to avoidance-behaviors). Diane also helped me work on being more assertive and putting necessary boundaries in place as a means of self-care. Although anxiety and depression will
Marissa allowed me to be comfortable and open from the first session. I went into therapy with an open head and heart and am so grateful for all of her tips, at home practices, and the practicality she brings to our sessions. Marissa is willing to let me feel uncomfortable while at the same time making sure I am safe. I am grateful for her and Infinite Mindcare and would recommend them to any and everyone.
“I am so pleased to have found Infinite Care. Thirty years consuming copious amounts of alcohol and abusing my body, my liver finally saying ‘no more’. Additionally, my general health was suffering ailments popping up every year as well as under the excess weight I had put on over the years. Through this programme I was taught to love and respect myself, initially by regular ‘Headspace’ videos which enabled me to become aware of my head, mind and body no matter what environment I am in. Having been introduced to the concepts I am now practicing standing alone and developing
Diane helped me understand that my mind is something I can actively work on and improve, similarly to studying for a test. With her honesty, empathy and knowledge I developed the confidence needed to stabilize my mental wellbeing. I wouldn’t be where I am today without her.
“I would like to share a word of encouragement to anyone who is even contemplating getting any sort of help through any stressful situation in their life. For me 2018 started off as a really rocky year and even the past few years as well in my late 20s. I was dealing with a lot of mental stress and fatigueness in my life. I was having a hard time keeping myself grounded, confident and reassured while trying to overcome personal difficulties and relationship conflicts. I finally decided to reach out for some extra help. I found out my workplace was
In all of the years I have been seen Psychologist, Marisa is the best Psychologist I have every seen. I would recommend her to any body. I was recommended to do Nero feed back with Racheal , this was the first I every hear about Nero feed back and I must say Racheal is the Best.
Working with Diane has been an amazing experience and over the past few months she has saved my life numerously. I do not feel judged but more so appreciated and welcomed during every session. She is absolutely the best and I am glad that I have her by my side for support. I would definitely recommend IMC to anyone who is going through a hard time in their lives because of the level of professionalism and compassion that is displayed.
Overall I have found the services provided by Infinite Mindcare invaluable.
