Anxiety, Grief, & Relationship Therapy in New Jersey
Virtual therapy throughout New Jersey
Make time for yourself and take charge of your anxious thoughts
Accepting clients for therapy online throughout New Jersey.
Your life doesn’t look the way you expected it would.
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You feel disconnected from the person you want to be and worry you are failing as a partner, friend, sibling, or child.
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Managing everything on your own is no longer sustainable, and anxiety has become a near-constant presence.
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At work, at school, and with family and friends, you feel an unspoken pressure to always show up, no matter the personal cost.
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You feel stuck in patterns you don’t know how to change
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You became the responsible one, the strong one, the one who doesn’t need help—because needing help didn’t feel like an option.
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You replay conversations in your head, you wonder what you did wrong, or feel torn between wanting distance and wanting connection at the same time.
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Life changes like a move, a breakup, starting a new job, or the loss of someone or something important can leave you feeling off balance. You might notice feelings of sadness, anxiety, overwhelm, or uncertainty, and find it hard to adjust to the new demands or emotions these changes bring.
These things can change with help.
I’m an anxious person:
looking to feel calmer and more in control of my thoughts and emotions
I want stop feeling ruled by worry or fear
and I want to move through daily life with greater ease
I’m in a relationship and feeling unfulfilled:
Looking to feel heard, understood, and emotionally connected
wanting to communicate my needs and feelings with confidence
I want to experience a healthier, more fulfilling relationship without constant tension or confusion
I’m walking around missing the past or holding on to what I thought my life would look like:
Looking for a sense of peace or steadiness, even while the loss still matters
I want permission to grieve without pressure, judgment, or timelines
and I want to feel understood and less alone
What I offer can help
Anxiety
You may feel constantly on edge, stuck in overthinking, or exhausted from trying to manage worry that won’t shut off. I help clients understand their anxiety, feel more calm, and develop practical tools so anxiety no longer runs their life.
Grief
Grief can feel isolating, confusing, and never-ending—especially when others expect you to be “moving on.” I provide a compassionate space to process loss at your own pace and help you find steadiness, meaning, and connection while honoring what you’ve lost.
Relationships
You may want closer, healthier relationships but struggle to communicate your needs or share your feelings without fear of conflict or misunderstanding. I help clients learn how to communicate more effectively, express themselves with confidence, and build stronger emotional connections with the people closest to them.
Marissa Geary, Psy.D.
Meet Marissa!
I believe you deserve a life and a relationship you deeply enjoy.
I help people who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck learn how to feel more calm, confident, and connected to themselves and others. My approach is grounded in evidence-based therapies, including CBT and ACT, and shaped by my experience working in both school and clinical settings.
I earned my doctorate in combined school and clinical psychology, and my dissertation focused on self-care and self-compassion for graduate students which are principles I bring into my work with clients every day. I believe meaningful change happens when people learn to respond to themselves with understanding rather than judgment.
Outside of therapy, I enjoy watching and playing sports (especially baseball/softball and football), staying active, reading, cooking/going out to eat, and spending time with friends, family, and my cats.
Let’s make it easy as 1, 2, 3,…4.
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Reach out.
Email, call, or fill out an inquiry form on my website to schedule your free consultation 2
Schedule a call.
We can choose a time that works for both of us to chat and decide if we are a good fit to continue working together3
Collaborate together.
We can meet for your initial intake session, determine your goals for therapy, and work together each week to tackle them4
Live your dream.
Begin feeling more calm, confident, and connected as you build tools to navigate anxiety, grief, and relationships with greater ease.Therapy Investment
20-min Consultation Call
Free
Offering a phone call to discuss:
Why you want to start therapy
What you want your life to look like
Goals
How therapy can be helpful
Questions abut starting therapy
Scheduling an appointment
Offering therapist referrals if we aren’t a fit
50-min Individual Therapy
$260
Offering sessions for issues such as:
Chronic worry, overthinking, or feeling constantly on edge
Panic attacks and anxiety-related physical symptoms
Stress, burnout, and difficulty relaxing
Grief, loss, and life transitions
Feelings of sadness, numbness, or emotional overwhelm
Communication difficulties and fear of expressing emotions
Relationship conflict, disconnection, or repeated patterns
Low self-confidence, people-pleasing, or fear of disappointing others
Difficulty setting boundaries or maintaining healthy relationships
