LCSW-S · Austin, TX · EMDR Certified

You don't have to stay stuck —

make it
better.

Therapy and clinical supervision rooted in warmth, honesty, and real change. Serving adults across Austin, Texas — in person and virtually.

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Marissa Bortenstein, LCSW-S
12+ Years of clinical experience

About Marissa

Here to help you
make it better.

I believe seeking help is an act of courage. My approach is collaborative, warm, and grounded — whether you're working through something longstanding or navigating a recent storm. With over a decade of experience in hospice, chronic illness, and trauma care, I meet you exactly where you are.

LCSW-S EMDR Certified Board-Approved Supervisor UT Austin MSSW NASW Member

Therapy Services

Where you'll find me.

I specialize in working with adults across the lifespan — especially those navigating chronic illness, loss, trauma, and the quiet weight of aging. Sessions are available in-person (Wednesdays) and virtually (Mon, Tue, Thu).

Trauma & PTSD

EMDR-certified care for processing past wounds. You don't have to relive trauma to heal from it — there's another way through.

Grief & Loss

Rooted in years of hospice work, I hold space for grief in all its forms — anticipated, sudden, or the kind that arrives long after the loss.

Chronic Illness

Living with ongoing illness reshapes everything. I help clients find identity, resilience, and meaning within the reality of their body's limits.

Anxiety

Whether it's low-level dread or full-blown panic, I work with you to understand the roots of anxiety and build real tools for daily life.

Aging & Elders

I have a deep respect for the unique challenges and wisdom that come with later life — for the individual and for the families who care for them.

Life Transitions

Career shifts, diagnosis, loss of a loved one, retirement — transitions can unmoor us. Together we find footing in the in-between.

Treatment Approaches
EMDR CBT Trauma-Focused Person-Centered Mindfulness-Based Strength-Based Interpersonal

Most therapy focuses on managing the hard things.

MB is here to help you
make it better.

Sometimes all it takes is one person in your corner — and the willingness to begin.

Clinical Supervision

Let's make your
clinical practice better.

As a Texas Board-Approved LCSW-S, I provide individual supervision for social workers working toward their full clinical licensure. My supervision style mirrors my clinical approach — warm, structured, and grounded in your professional growth.

Texas Board-Approved supervisor — your hours count toward LCSW licensure

Specialization in trauma, grief, chronic illness, and older adult populations

EMDR-informed clinical perspective to deepen your trauma competency

Individual supervision sessions — flexible scheduling, in-person or virtual

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01 — Foundation

Build clinical confidence.

We create a safe container for you to bring your hardest cases, your doubts, and your emerging clinical identity — without judgment.

02 — Refinement

Deepen your trauma lens.

Drawing on 12+ years of trauma-informed practice and EMDR certification, I help you develop a nuanced, embodied approach to complex presentations.

03 — Licensure

Get your hours. Get your license.

Every session counts. I handle the documentation and keep us on track toward your LCSW — clearly, professionally, and on time.

How It Works

Getting started is simpler than you think.

Whether you're seeking therapy or supervision, the first step is a free 15-minute phone consultation — no commitment, no pressure. Just a conversation.

01

Free 15-minute consultation

We get to know each other. You share what brought you here, I share how I work, and we see if we're a good fit. No obligation on either side.

02

Schedule your first session

If it feels right, we book your intake appointment. In-person in Austin on Wednesdays, or virtual on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

03

Begin your work

Sessions are tailored to you — your pace, your goals, your story. I accept Aetna, Humana, Medicare, Optum, and UnitedHealthcare, plus self-pay at $135/session.

Get In Touch

Ready to start
making it better?

Reach out for therapy, supervision inquiries, or just to ask a question. I'll get back to you within one business day.

Phone (512) 942-0395 Call or text — I check messages daily
Location Austin, Texas 2911 Medical Arts St, Suite 9 · 78705
Insurance Accepted Aetna · Humana · Medicare · Optum · UHC Sliding scale available · $135 self-pay

Free 15-minute phone consultation — let's see if we're a good fit.

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For therapy, supervision, or general inquiries.