Marissa Lightkep, LGPC

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Marissa is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) and an experienced school counselor. Marissa brings a strong foundation in supporting adolescents and adults through a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. Marissa’s clinical focus includes using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to treat perinatal/postpartum mood and trauma-related disorders.

Marissa used a person-centered approach that emphasizes individualized care. She aims to meet each client where they are while working together to develop practical strategies for healing and growth. Through a blend of evidence-based techniques and collaboration, Marissa helps clients build resilience, enhance self-awareness, and move toward meaningful, lasting change. Marissa offers services via telehealth and has afternoon and evening availability.

I am licensed to practice in Maryland under the supervision of a board-certified supervisor (Denise Adams, LCPC) and offer services via telehealth.

  • B.A. College of Charleston

    M.S. McDaniel College

  • Accepts Insurance?

    Yes! Aetna, Carefirst, and Cigna.

    I see clients in the afternoons and evenings via telehealth. 

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More About Me

In addition to working in private practice, I’m also a practicing school counselor. After becoming a mom, I’ve been committed to supporting others as they walk through this journey.