Choicetherapy

Specialties

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety (panic, worries, OCD, phobias), Chronic Pain, and ADHD.

Posting a review of my services is your right as a client and it is entirely up to you to decide whether you wish to write a review. But I gently discourage clients from posting reviews of my practice for the reasons below.

1. The American Psychological Association’s Ethics Code states that it is unethical for psychologists to solicit testimonials: Principle 5.05 «Psychologists do not solicit testimonials from current therapy clients/​patients or other persons who because of their particular circumstances are vulnerable to undue influence.»

Since you may decide to return to therapy with me at a later date, I do not request testimonials from people who have ended therapy with me.

2. Unlike other business owners who may respond to their Yelp reviews, as a psychologist, I must provide confidentiality to my clients. This means I am restricted from responding in any way that acknowledges w

History

Established in 2010.

Marisa T. Mazza, Psy.D. received her doctorate in psychology from Alliant International University in 2009. Having trained in primary care and chronic pain clinics she was introduced to an array of mental health struggles.

If we work together, I hope we can discuss your feelings about our work directly and in person. This may not always feel comfortable, but discussion of your positive and negative reactions to our work can be an important part of your therapy. If we are not a good match, I’m always happy to help you find a therapist who better suits you.

If you do write something about my practice on Yelp, note that this is a public forum. To preserve your privacy, consider using a pseudonym that is not linked to your regular email address or friend networks.

If you believe that I (or any licensed mental health professional) have done something harmful, consider contacting your state licensing board to make a formal complaint. This may protect other consumers of therapy services.

Meet the Business Owner

Marisa M.

Business Owner

Dr. Mazza’s strong interest in providing effective treatments motivated her to receive training, supervision and education in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, an empirically validated approach for Anxiety, ADHD and Chronic pain. Formerly she was the Director of Training at Frugé Psychological Associates Inc. and adjunct faculty at California State University, where she was able to teach Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to therapists in training.

Dr. Mazza has facilitated various health and wellness groups, including educational groups for individuals struggling with chronic pain, anxiety and focus. She has also provided workshops for Making Waves Educational Program, the National MS Society and LightHouse.

Dr. Mazza consults with corporate executives regarding the development of health and wellness systems within their organizations. She has a private practice in San Francisco and Marin. Dr. Mazza is currently a provider for Bay Area Center for ADHD and Bay Area Center for Anxiety.