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
Greg is not only extremely knowledgeable, but more importantly (to me) he applies his expert techniques in a way that feels organic and natural. Sessions with him are both groundbreaking and rewarding, and I carry my lessons from him daily to apply throughout all aspects of life.
“I have been seeing Greg since 2016. He has provided me with professional and caring advise on various personal and professional aspects of my life. His demeanor is warm and welcoming as he ensured that I was comfortable during every session and provide in-depth insight that challenged me to become a more successful and well-rounded individual.”
Very professional. Marissa is fantastic at what she does and could t have wished for a more helpful and understanding person to help me when I needed it.
Greg helped me with an anxiety related habit which I had for years but was able to completely get rid of without returning to it within 4 weeks. Very grateful for his help!
As a man attending spousal counselling I am delighted to say that Raquel was instrumental in repairing our relationship. I was impressed with her independence and guidance and I never felt that I was at a disadvantage in the process by having a female therapist, and indeed I think it was advantageous. Raquel has also assisted other family members. I would recommend couples counselling to everyone and wish I had started the process whilst we were still dating as it would have avoided an enormous amount of miscommunication and hurt on both sides.
The staff in this organization are helpful, friendly and informed. They are willing to communicate and adapt dependent on the needs of the client.
“Overall, I was very satisfied with the program. Ms. Dallas clearly has a great masterly of the subject matter and we held very interesting, eye-opening conversations throughout the program. Ms. Dallas also showed great flexibility in terms of appointment times which enabled us to complete the four sessions in less than four weeks. I will not hesitate to recommend Infinite Mindcare to my friends in future.”
After many years attending a traditional therapist, I can only say that I wish I had found Greg sooner! Over a period of 18 years I had seen another therapist to address issues relating to family, stress, and anxiety, but I was looking for better results. I was extremely skeptical about seeing another male therapist. Greg really help me to work with me to develop practical strategies. Whether you are considering therapy for the first time, I strongly recommend you seeking out an introductory session with Greg.
Greg is outstanding and has serously helped me understand myself more. He is extremely proffessional and is bound to make a difference in your life. BIG UP GREG ALL THE TIME!!
The quality of care and depth of experience of the Infinite MindCare team is exceptional. They have provided multi disciplinary care to our family to support a serious mental health crisis. It makes all the difference having access to this level of care on island.
