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Marisa Logsdon

Marisa Logsdon

LPC

Practical support for stress, trauma, and life challenges

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  • Trauma-informed approach
  • Collaborative goal setting
  • Practical coping tools

About Marisa

Marisa Logsdon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan who focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and trauma and abuse. She also supports people facing addictions, sleep and eating concerns, anger, low self-esteem, career shifts, and compassion fatigue. Her practical approach aims to help people manage day-to-day struggles and regain some calm. Marisa holds a Master of Arts degree in counseling and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Spring Arbor University. She is licensed in Michigan and is a member of the Michigan Counseling Association. She also maintains national certification and is a registered social service technician. In sessions she keeps things straightforward and collaborative. She helps clients name problems, set realistic goals, and try small changes between meetings. Her work uses several approaches including Trauma-Focused Therapy, attachment-focused work, client-centered listening, cognitive behavior techniques, and skills drawn from dialectical behavior approaches. Marisa emphasizes a supportive space where clients can answer their own questions and address hard feelings. She offers tools for managing stress and practical strategies for communication and coping. She will tailor methods to the person in front of her and move at a pace that feels right. Outside work she lives in Michigan with her husband, two young children, and two active dogs. Her style is steady and warm, aimed at helping people find clearer steps forward.

Online therapy approaches and what they do

Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people address the effects of traumatic events. It breaks larger problems into manageable steps and focuses on safety, coping skills, and processing difficult memories when a person is ready.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape feelings and behavior. It helps people understand patterns in close relationships and try new ways to connect and set boundaries.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and accepting the person in front of the therapist. This approach gives space to explore feelings and decide on goals at the client’s pace.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. Sessions often combine elements from different approaches so that the plan matches what the client wants to achieve.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, save travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins when needed. It also allows use of skills practice between meetings and flexible scheduling to match work or caregiving routines.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing trauma-focused therapy does not mean a therapist holds a specific certification such as TF-CBT, EMDR or CPT.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

Licenses listed

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Marisa address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep and eating issues, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens, helps set goals, and offers practical steps and coping skills to try between sessions.

What is her professional background?

She has 12 years of experience, a Master of Arts in counseling, and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Spring Arbor University.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, holds Michigan licensure (MI LPC), and practices from Michigan.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can she work with people outside the United States?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How does pricing work for sessions?

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

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

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