Marisa Caratachea, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Marisa Caratachea

Focus areas

Anxiety

Mental Health Problem

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Depression

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Social Anxiety

Insomnia

Panic Attack

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Compassion Focused

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Indigenous American or Alaska Native

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Marisa Caratachea

Marisa Caratachea, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 10 years of experience providing trauma-informed care to individuals, children, and families. She specializes in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship challenges, drawing from trauma-focused modalities and client-centered therapy to guide clients through healing. Marisas therapeutic approach blends creativity and strategy, using tools from attachment-based therapy, family systems work, and expressive interventions to support recovery from complex emotional and relational struggles. Marisa brings a grounded, warm presence to her sessions and values the deep trust that comes from walking alongside clients on their healing journey. She is especially passionate about working with underserved and multicultural communities, and has experience across school, field-based, and clinical settings. Outside of therapy, Marisa enjoys art, music, and life on her mountain farm with her family. Whether working with children, teens, or adults, she provides a compassionate, thoughtful space where growth and change can take root. Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, and related conditions through personalized Psychiatry and Therapy services available to all 50 states. Named the "best online psychiatry service" for 4 years in a row by such publications as Forbes, Healthline, Yahoo, VeryWellMind and Everyday Health among others. After you request your appointment, you will be sent an invite link for Brightside Health. You will need to enter your insurance and payment information to confirm your appointment.During your initial consultation we will craft a treatment plan personalized to your needs, and schedule follow-up appointments as needed.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Brightside Health

NPI number

1184098071

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Marisa Caratachea?

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Is Marisa Caratachea accepting new patients?

Marisa Caratachea generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Marisa Caratachea's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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What practice does Marisa Caratachea work with?

Marisa Caratachea works with Brightside Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Marisa Caratachea?

Marisa Caratachea frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Marisa Caratachea on their profile.