Marisa M Luciano

Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern

I believe in creativity throughout the therapeutic process and using that creativity to work toward reaching your goals. 

Hello! My name is Marisa, and I am working on my Marriage and Family Counseling degree at the University of Florida. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Family & Child Sciences and Creative Writing from Florida State University. How we view and tell our stories makes up how we live our lives, and I am here to honor your story.

My foundational work with sexual trauma and interpersonal violence showed me that warmth and authenticity are two critical elements that I will prioritize in our therapeutic space, and through that, we can explore anything you feel comfortable bringing. We will discuss your identities and how they intersect and influence your narrative.

I take an integrative approach to counseling, utilizing Family Systems and Narrative Counseling because I believe in validating your unique perspective that there is no one universal truth and we are all part of a greater system. I am passionate about working with couples and families and believe that healthy relationships enhance the fullness of our hearts. I hope to be a space where you can make meaning from your story, identify and discuss healthy functioning patterns, and grow toward your own sunlight. I am excited to work with you!

• Couples and Families 
• Interpersonal Violence & Sexual Trauma
• Sexuality
• LGBTQ+
• Anxiety​​

Frameworks

• Narrative Counseling 
• Family Systems
• Person-centered
• Existentialism 
• Relational Culture