Marissa Nazzal, MSW, ASW, RAC Trauma & Addiction Recovery Therapist
Spanish-speaking, culturally responsive therapy for trauma, addiction recovery, relationships, and meaningful change in Los Angeles.
About Marissa, Your Trauma & Addiction Recovery Therapist
Hi, I’m Marissa. I’m an Associate Clinical Social Worker and Registered Addiction Counselor, born and raised in Los Angeles. I offer therapy in English and Spanish and bring a culturally humble, Los Angeles-rooted perspective to our work. I believe therapy is not about fixing something broken. It is a process of reconnecting with your inherent dignity, understanding the stories you have learned to carry, and creating a life that feels more authentic and aligned. My approach is integrative, holistic, and trauma-informed, with care tailored to your experiences, goals, relationships, and cultural context.
How Marissa Can Support You
Addiction Recovery & Relapse Prevention
Focus: Shame-free support for substance use, recovery, ambivalence, and rebuilding trust.
Tools: Motivational Interviewing, Relapse Prevention, CBT, DBT.
Trauma, Anxiety & Emotional Regulation
Focus: Understanding nervous-system responses and learned survival patterns with care that supports steadiness and choice.
Tools: Trauma-Informed Care, Somatic Work, Mindfulness, DBT.
Life Transitions, Identity & Relationships
Focus: Meaning, cultural identity, authenticity, self-worth, attachment, and family patterns through periods of change.
Tools: Narrative Therapy, Depth Psychology, Family Systems, IFS-Informed Work, EFT.
Start your healing journey today.
Virtual Therapy Across California
Marissa currently offers secure virtual therapy for adults across California. Contact Shakti to ask about current in-person availability in Culver City or Torrance.
Start your journey toward peace and connection.
Integrative, Trauma-Informed Therapy
My work is integrative, holistic, and trauma-informed. Depending on your needs, our sessions may draw from narrative and depth-oriented therapy, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, attachment and family-systems work, IFS-informed approaches, somatic practices, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and strengths-based recovery support. I bring warmth, honesty, cultural humility, hope, and nonjudgment into the room.
I believe deeply in the inherent dignity and worth of every person, and in our lifelong capacity to grow, heal, and change.
Marissa Nazzal, MSW, ASW, RAC
A Personal Message From Marissa
As a Humanistic Therapist, I believe we are always doing the best we can with the tools, knowledge, and capacity we have at any given moment. My approach is rooted in deep compassion and non-judgment, offering a safe and supportive space where you can take off your masks, soften your armor, and show up as your authentic, imperfect, and beautifully human self.
It reflects a willingness to engage with the complexity of being human—the pain, the confusion, the growth, and the beauty that coexist within each of us. Reaching out for support is part of our biological and emotional design, and in doing so, you are practicing one of the deepest forms of self-love.
It is a true honor to witness your story and walk alongside you on your healing journey.
Credentials & Education
- Associate Clinical Social Worker, California BBS, ASW #134458
- Registered Addiction Counselor, RAC #25272
- Master of Social Work, University of Southern California, 2017
- B.A. in Sociology and Political Science, UC San Diego
Ready to Reclaim Your Story?
Therapy is not just about processing the past; it’s about developing the tools to move forward with confidence and agency.
"I never thought I could feel this free."
Meet The Experts
Behind Your Breakthrough
Diverse, Multilingual, and Highly Specialized.
We are a collective of clinical experts, not generalists. With over 11,000+ sessions guided and 6,000 lives impacted, our team blends ancient wisdom with modern science to help you heal.
Whether you need a deep dive into trauma, cultural alignment, or a strategic partner for burnout, we have a specialist matched to your specific nervous system.
Don’t settle for “just talking.” Work with a team that drives results.
Ektha Aggarwal, LCSW Founder
Christina Toner, AMFT
Marissa Nazzal, MSW, ASW, RAC
Miranda Ordoñez, APCC
Hasti Vaghani, AMFT
Dr. Matthew Torrington
Nysa Lilani, UCLA Clinical Intern
