Redefining ME - Psychotherapy in California & Colorado

Redefining ME is a holistic psychotherapy practice specializing in helping adults decondition emotional suppression. Do you feel cut off from your emotions, overwhelmed by the intensity of feeling, or stuck in chronic states of avoidance? I am Marisa, a trauma therapist, non-pathologizing clinician, and passionate ally. I am here to empower you on your journey towards reclaiming your peace and redefining the limitations that are holding you back. I am not your traditional talk therapist, and we will embark on the healing process through experiential methods, body-based practices, and comprehensive exploration. At Redefining ME, we discover the power of transformation, integration and together forge a path towards full vitality.

How Emotional Suppression Leads to “Disorders”.

It’s a difficult assignment to live in a world that devalues emotions and coerces us into denying our human experience. Most of us grew up in homes, cultures, and peer groups that reinforced the message of, “If you’re not happy, something is wrong with you”. We perceived at a young age that certain emotions were not to be felt in public or expressed at all. We tucked them down into our tiny bodies or hid in isolation, in order to gain belonging and acceptance. Emotional suppression is an old story, a painful wound carried into adulthood; disguised as “disorder”, unrecognizable. It presents as trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, control. Allow me to guide you through laying down old burdens, dismantling beliefs, and returning to wholehearted living.

60-Minute Telehealth Psychotherapy Services

Gone are the days of long commutes and waiting room anxiety. With my Telehealth psychotherapy services, you can now access grounding therapy sessions without ever leaving your living room. I understand that your time is valuable, which is why I’ve crafted a streamlined experience that puts your needs first.

I conduct a thorough biopsychosocial intake session, where I analyze your physical, psychiatric, and social well-being. By taking a holistic approach, we ensure that no stone is left unturned, and we gain a comprehensive understanding of your unique struggles, needs, and how to move forward in an intentional and meaningful way.

Return to Authenticity and Wholehearted Living

I’m a therapist who wants you to cry! Haha, let me explain; I’m not trying to torment you. What I know is that feeling into your emotions is the gateway to healing and release, and emotional suppression has many unintended consequences. We will explore the nature of developmental environments, old messaging, and identify protective parts that have emerged to gain security, belonging and instantaneous relief. Together we will investigate what stories are keeping you captive, the emotions you are fleeing, and how you reflexively reach outside of yourself to enhance safety. We will find ways to accept and view pain differently, relinquish behaviors from hindering your well-being, and reclaim connection to self. 

Through psychoeducation, embodied skills, and targeted interventions, we will redefine negative beliefs and learn how to cultivate regulation, acceptance, and flexibility. By bravely taking this path forward, we pave the way for trust, safety, connection, and renewed confidence.

Through a holistic approach centered on mind-body wellness, we'll uncover the barriers holding you back. I primarily use techniques rooted in behavioral and somatic methods. I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Parts work (IFS), Somatic Experiencing (SE) and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).

With a dedication to ongoing professional development, I stay at the forefront of research and evidence-based practices. As a fellow student of life, I understand hardship and approach therapy with humility and collaboration, recognizing that you are the expert of your own journey. Together, we'll work towards employing a direct and empathetic approach that serves you, challenges you, and empowers your life moving forward. Take the first powerful step towards reclaiming your well-being and invite me to hear your story!