Anxiety, Grief, & Relationship Therapy in Newton, NJ
In person and virtual therapy throughout New Jersey
You’re at a turning point in your life and struggling to navigate the emotional uncertainty that comes with change
Accepting clients for therapy online and in person in Newton 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.
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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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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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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.
Therapy and Psychological Testing in Newton, NJ
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.
Psychological Testing
You may be searching for psychological testing because you want to better understand your learning style, attention and focus, or aspects of your emotions and mood that are affecting your quality of life. Psychological testing provides a deeper understanding of your strengths and challenges and identifies tailored strategies, next steps for treatment, or necessary accommodations for school and work.
Marissa Geary, Psy.D.
Meet Marissa, anxiety, grief & relationship specialist!
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 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 and softball), walking, reading, cooking, going out to eat, and spending time with my son, family, friends, 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.Research & Publications
My research reflects my interest in psychological well-being, self-care, and the preparation of mental health professionals to provide responsive, effective, and compassionate care. My published work has explored the relationship between self-compassion, stress, and life satisfaction among psychology doctoral students, as well as the training and preparedness of doctoral interns to support survivors of sexual assault. Together, these studies reflect my commitment to understanding the factors that affect psychological well-being and supporting informed, evidence-based clinical practice.
Selected Publications
Psychology Doctoral Students’ Self-Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Relationships Among Satisfaction With Life, Stress Levels, and Self-Compassion
This study examined self-care and psychological well-being among psychology doctoral students during the COVID-19 pandemic, exploring relationships among life satisfaction, stress, and self-compassion.
Doctoral Interns’ Perceptions of Preparedness to Work with Victims and Survivors of Sexual Assault at University Counseling Centers
This study explored doctoral interns’ perceptions of their preparedness to work with survivors of sexual assault, highlighting the importance of clinical training and preparation for working with trauma.
