Marissa Gilbert
LCSW
About Marissa
License #: TX LCSW 115669; VA LCSW 0904018116Marissa Gilbert is an EMDRIA-Certified Therapist, cancer survivor, and founder of Friedman Gilbert Therapy. She supports adults navigating cancer treatment and survivorship, chronic illness, medical trauma, grief, anxiety, relationship stress, scanxiety, procedures, fear of recurrence, and medically linked uncertainty. Her work is warm, practical, and tailored to what each person needs and can use in the moment. She offers in-person therapy in Northwest Hills, Austin, and online therapy across Texas and Virginia.
My Therapeutic Approach
I draw from EMDR, IFS-informed, relational, attachment-focused, body-based, and trauma-informed approaches. I do not use a one-size-fits-all protocol. We choose a manageable focus together, pace the work carefully, check whether it is helping, and protect enough time for grounding and closure. Regular sessions and EMDR intensives are considered separately based on your goals, readiness, schedule, and clinical fit. No approach promises faster or guaranteed results.
Who I Help Best
I work best with adults affected by cancer, survivorship, chronic illness, difficult medical experiences, grief, anxiety, and relationship stress. You do not need to know whether your experience counts as trauma or arrive knowing which therapy method you need. We begin with what is happening now, what feels most pressing, and what would make support feel useful and manageable.
What a First Session Is Like
The first session is a conversation about what brought you in, what you want help with, and what would help you feel safe enough to begin. We review relevant history without pushing for every detail, discuss goals and current supports, and decide together on a pace and next step. You can ask questions throughout. If EMDR or an intensive may fit, we discuss preparation, options, and expectations before deciding.
Areas of Expertise
Populations Served
Office Location
Therapy Space - Northwest Hills
6850 Austin Center Boulevard, Suite 320
Austin, TX 78731
Insurance & Fees
Session Rates
Individual Therapy
$160
per 50-minute session
Insurance Accepted
Please verify coverage with your insurance provider before your first session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Marissa specializes in Anxiety, EMDR Therapy, Grief & Loss, Life Transitions, PTSD & Trauma, Relationship Issues, Stress Management. Marissa works with adults, lgbtq+, seniors (65+).
About Marissa Gilbert, LCSW
Marissa Gilbert is a licensed therapist (LCSW, License: TX LCSW 115669; VA LCSW 0904018116) practicing in-person therapy at Therapy Space in Austin, TX.Marissa specializes in Anxiety, EMDR Therapy, Grief & Loss, Life Transitions, PTSD & Trauma, Relationship Issues, Stress Management and accepts Self-Pay, Blue Cross Blue Shield. Marissa is currently accepting new clients.Therapy Space provides private, HIPAA-compliant office spaces for mental health professionals.