Marirose Occhiogrosso, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Inc.

My clients describe me as:

Inspiring, empathic, humorous, hopeful. They say my active support is deeply appreciated and my reflections give them insight they've needed.

Something to know about my approach is:

Your current coping may have helped you survive, "a way out of no way." We start with self-compassion and curiosity about what's not working for you. We'll focus on small positive actions and consider new perspectives.

Together, we will:

Start with what you need right now to feel better and safe. Then, we'll focus on more sustainable strategies to go forward. We'll work to understand how the past influences the present, and what would make the future more fulfilling and satisfying.

I specialize in working with people who:

Who have eating disorder behaviors and who feel stuck and trapped in patterns that don't work. They may have been to therapy before but didn't feel they got enough feedback or connection to feel supported. They care about expanding their potential.

I became a therapist because:

Struggles can feel daunting, but I understand how to persist. I deeply respect and enjoy the people I see and their stories of survival.

Something that stands out about where I offer therapy is:

It's a very peaceful office in the heart of Media City, Burbank. Telehealth is the best option for those who don't have much time to travel.

More about me and my practice:

Change makes change. Adding new skills makes it easier to let go of old habits. We'll focus on what you do well and practice new skills for coping with stress, managing emotional overwhelm, and improving communication in relationships.