Marissa Gilbert
LCSW, MS
Friedman Gilbert Therapy
Accepting new clients
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Licensed states
TexasVirginia
At a glance
Services Provided
Group Therapy
Individual Therapy
Individual Therapy
Ages Served
Adults (18+)
Older Adults (65+)
Young Adults (18-25)
Older Adults (65+)
Young Adults (18-25)
Languages Spoken
English
Gender Identity
Woman
Telehealth Availability:
Online therapy is available for clients located in Texas or Virginia. Current availability varies by location and schedule.
In-Person Availability:
Lakeway: 2951 Ranch Road 620 S., Suite 102, Lakeway, TX 78738 (starting October 15, 2026).
Austin: 6850 Austin Center Boulevard, Suite 320, Austin, TX 78731 (starting mid-October 2026).
About this provider
Clients I Work With
I work with adults navigating PTSD/complex trauma and the emotional impact of medical care, chronic illness, cancer treatment, and survivorship. Even when an appointment brings good news, scans, symptoms, and ongoing uncertainty can keep your body on alert. We work at a pace that fits your current capacity, build safety and self-trust, and focus on changes you can use outside therapy. I also support adults whose trauma patterns show up in work, relationships, and major life transitions.
Approach
Sessions with me are calm, collaborative, and practical. We focus less on perfect storytelling and more on what’s happening in your body, emotions, and thoughts in the moment—so change isn’t just insight. I use a nervous-system-informed approach: we slow down when things are intense, build a few repeatable tools, and track progress in simple ways (like how activated you feel at the start vs. end of the session). When appropriate, I use EMDR to help painful memories and core beliefs update so they don’t keep showing up as “right now.” You can expect warmth, directness, gentle challenge, and a pace that is effective without overwhelming you.
Beliefs & Lived Experience
I value therapy that is practical, human, and respectful of what your nervous system has done to survive. I don’t believe you have to “try harder” to heal—often the issue isn’t motivation, it’s protective patterns that run automatically under stress. I show up with warmth and directness: we’ll name what’s true, slow down when needed, and focus on small steps that build real change over time. I also bring lived experience as a cancer survivor, which shapes how I support clients facing medical uncertainty—without forced positivity and without catastrophizing. My goal is that you feel understood, not judged, and leave with more choice and steadiness in daily life.
More About My Practice
In-person individual therapy begins mid-October 2026. Austin: 6850 Austin Center Boulevard, Suite 320, Austin, TX 78731. Lakeway: 2951 Ranch Road 620 S., Suite 102, Lakeway, TX 78738. Online therapy is available for clients located in Texas or Virginia. Session frequency is matched to your goals and capacity. Groups are offered periodically; please ask about future openings. Use the inquiry form on my website to request next steps.
Additional Credentials & Training
EMDRIA Certified, IFS Trained
Specialties & approaches
Specialties
AddictionADHDCancerCaregiver SupportChronic Pain and IllnessTrauma & PTSD
Therapy approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)Attachment-BasedBrainspottingBuddhist PsychologyEMDRInternal Family Systems (IFS)NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM)Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)Polyvagal Informed Therapy
Specialized Experience
Entrepreneurs & ExecutivesFirst Responders & Medical ProfessionalsNeurodiversity-affirming
Fees & insurance
Session Fees
$160
Payment Accepted
Credit
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Out of Network (Superbills Provided)
Sliding Scale
Insurance Notes
I accept certain Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) plans in the states where I practice. Please confirm your specific plan and benefits before scheduling. I can provide superbills for out-of-network benefits.
Insurance Accepted
AnthemBlue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)