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Marisa Dotts

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

21 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In Florida
+ 4 other states

In-Network

Accepting 9 Insurance providers

Meet Marisa

I work with individuals navigating complex emotional experiences, identity-related stress, and life transitions. Together, we’ll create a space where you feel seen, supported, and empowered to take action. I often incorporate mindfulness-based strategies into our sessions, while also helping you set clear weekly goals to keep you motivated. We'll look at what's keeping you stuck and develop a plan to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. My approach is affirming, inclusive, and grounded in the belief that everyone deserves to live authentically and feel mentally well.

Together, we’ll create a space where you feel seen, supported, and empowered to take action.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Affirming
  • Engaging
  • Open-minded
  • Solution-oriented

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • BIPOC
  • Black community
  • Parents
  • Blended families
  • Non-monogamous relationships
  • LGBTQ+

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Georgia, New Hampshire, Washington, Florida, and New York residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#SW21112 • Florida • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Work, Adelphi University

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Marisa Dotts accepts Oscar FL, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, United Healthcare, United Healthcare/Optum, Florida Blue/Blue Cross Blue Shield, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, and Prime Health. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Florida are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Marisa Dotts is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Marisa is licensed to practice in Georgia, New Hampshire, Washington, Florida, and New York, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Marisa’s Florida license number is SW21112, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Marisa Dotts has been practicing therapy for 21 years. Marisa’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Adelphi University. Over that time, Marisa has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and LGBTQ+. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Marisa is part of that group.

Marisa Dotts works with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Panic, Phobias, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Marisa spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Marisa is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Marisa Dotts draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Marisa’s style is action-oriented, affirming, engaging, open-minded, and solution-oriented. In Marisa’s words: “Together, we’ll create a space where you feel seen, supported, and empowered to take action.”

Marisa Dotts (she/her) offers therapy in English. Marisa identifies as Black/African American. Marisa provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Marisa Dotts offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Marisa is licensed in Georgia, New Hampshire, Washington, Florida, and New York, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Marisa Dotts is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Marisa will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Marisa’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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