Marissa Meyer Licensed Professional Counselor in Arvada
Marissa Meyer
MA, LPC, NCC
Clinical Practice
8 Years
Marissa Meyer: Existential Therapy & Trauma Counseling
Finding meaning is essential for true healing. Marissa Meyer, MA, LPC provides warm, insight-oriented care at 70 West Counseling, backed by a diverse professional portfolio. In addition to private practice, she is deeply embedded in the local mental health community, working with Red Rocks Community College and the Jefferson Center. She is also shaping the next generation of counselors by teaching internship courses at Colorado Christian University.
Specifically, Marissa specializes in Existential Therapy in Arvada, providing expert counseling for anxiety, depression, and complex life transitions. Furthermore, as a trauma-informed clinician, she utilizes a whole-person approach to offer specialized support for adult adoptee issues and those seeking greater purpose. Ultimately, she draws on this broad experience to empower you to move beyond symptom management and truly flourish.
Practice Areas
Mental health
Maternal Health
Adult Adoptee Issues
Life Transitions
Education & Specialties
PhD in Progress 2025-Present
MA, Colorado Christian University – 2019 – Summa cum laude
BS, Colorado Christian University – 2017 – Summa cum laude
Adult ADHD Assessor – 2024
Counseling Philosophy
Whole-person approach
Trauma-Informed Care
Insight-oriented care
Existential focus
Warm, Collaborative, Empathy and Trust
Therapeutic Approaches
Narrative Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Existential Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Adlerian Therapy
Experience
Marissa brings a wealth of experience gained through her work as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Counselor Supervisor. Her clinical foundation includes four years working at a crisis pregnancy center, where she gained deep expertise in high-stakes decision-making, grief, loss, and Maternal Mental Health. Additionally, she spent three years as a counselor in higher education, a field where she continues to work, supporting young adults through significant life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, and the pursuit of purpose. Proficient in delivering trauma-informed care, she blends powerful modalities like EMDR and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with existential inquiry to help clients achieve resolution from past hurts and build emotional resilience, empowering them to flourish.
- Narrative Therapy92%
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)92%
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)88%
- Existential Therapy98%
- Person-Centered93%
- Adlerian83%