About

***Please Note: Marisa Schaff is a provider within Headway’s provider network. After booking your appointment you will receive an email from Headway with instructions to setup your Headway patient account. You will need to complete this setup in order to confirm your appointment.*** What should your client know about you? Hi! My name is Marisa, I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Substance Use Disorder Professional in the State of Washington. I started working as a Substance Abuse Counselor in 2010 with Adolescents and discovered that mental health often intersected. I decided to attend graduate school at the University of Denver for my Master's in Social Work with a concentration in Family Systems. What is your approach to therapy? My counseling style is strength based with interjections of humor and fun when appropriate. I often hear counseling described as being painful but I believe that the process should also consist of positivity, learning and growth. My approach is Family Systems and Strategic Family Therapy. I combine techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing or Solution Focused. I will tailor my approach based on the best fit for your goals. What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you? I work to create an atmosphere that you feel comfortable being open and honest about your struggles and growth. My goal is to learn about you and find different ways to work together to achieve the goals you identify. I believe that you are the expert in your own life and I am just a invited guest to help guide you.