- CBT and mindfulness
- Focus on goals
- Hawaii based LMHC
About Marissa
Marissa Yoshikawa-Machado is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. She welcomes conversations about relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and workplace strain. Her approach aims to make the first step feel manageable for anyone reaching out.
She uses clear, practical methods drawn from cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness practices. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts, trying small behavior changes, and building skills to handle strong emotions. Marissa centers each session on the person's goals and everyday needs rather than on labels.
Marissa values a calm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where feelings and thoughts can be said aloud. She listens for what matters most and helps people try new ways of coping one step at a time. Conversations may include skill building, thought work, and gentle attention practices to reduce reactivity.
With four years of experience in counseling settings across Hawaii, she has worked with people facing anxiety, depression, communication struggles, and life transitions. That background informs a practical style that aims to be straightforward and supportive.
To begin, she asks people to describe current concerns and personal goals so sessions match real life. The work is collaborative: she offers tools and steps, and the person chooses what fits their rhythm and needs.
She uses clear, practical methods drawn from cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness practices. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts, trying small behavior changes, and building skills to handle strong emotions. Marissa centers each session on the person's goals and everyday needs rather than on labels.
Marissa values a calm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where feelings and thoughts can be said aloud. She listens for what matters most and helps people try new ways of coping one step at a time. Conversations may include skill building, thought work, and gentle attention practices to reduce reactivity.
With four years of experience in counseling settings across Hawaii, she has worked with people facing anxiety, depression, communication struggles, and life transitions. That background informs a practical style that aims to be straightforward and supportive.
To begin, she asks people to describe current concerns and personal goals so sessions match real life. The work is collaborative: she offers tools and steps, and the person chooses what fits their rhythm and needs.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.