Anna Marasco, LCSW
Client-centered LCSW for trauma and addiction
- Trauma informed care
- Client-centered approach
- 11 years experience
About Anna Marasco
Anna Marasco is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 11 years of clinical experience working with trauma, dual diagnosis, and addiction. She adopts a humanistic, client-centered stance that frames behaviors and maladaptive coping - such as substance use, self-harm, and emotional dysregulation - as taught survival strategies rather than definitions of a person. Anna approaches each person with curiosity and compassion, inviting both the difficult and the joyful parts of experience into the therapeutic conversation.
Her practice emphasizes layered case conceptualization, recognizing how trauma, attachment history, and co-occurring concerns interact. Her background includes work with PTSD, complicated grief and loss, gender identity issues, anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, suicidality, autism, addictions, personality disorders, OCD, relationship struggles, and life transitions. Rather than offer only generic coping tips, she tailors interventions to the individual and adapts techniques to fit each person s needs and goals.
Anna also brings creative and personal interests to her work. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing, and she is an avid equestrian who often references lessons learned from horses in conversations about resilience and relationship. Her style centers on meeting people where they are and supporting them as they work toward self-identified goals.
Her practice emphasizes layered case conceptualization, recognizing how trauma, attachment history, and co-occurring concerns interact. Her background includes work with PTSD, complicated grief and loss, gender identity issues, anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, suicidality, autism, addictions, personality disorders, OCD, relationship struggles, and life transitions. Rather than offer only generic coping tips, she tailors interventions to the individual and adapts techniques to fit each person s needs and goals.
Anna also brings creative and personal interests to her work. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing, and she is an avid equestrian who often references lessons learned from horses in conversations about resilience and relationship. Her style centers on meeting people where they are and supporting them as they work toward self-identified goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Anna Marasco have?
Anna Marasco has 11 years of professional experience.
Is Anna Marasco a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW. License details are UT LCSW 7697469-3501.
In which languages does Anna Marasco provide therapy?
Anna provides therapy in English.
Where is Anna Marasco located?
Anna is located in Utah.
How can I work with Anna Marasco as my therapist?
You can work with Anna through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Anna Marasco work with international clients?
Anna does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Anna Marasco cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches that work well online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape expectations about connection and safety. In practice this approach helps explore patterns in close relationships, attachment needs, and how early experiences influence present-day trust and emotion regulation. It is often useful for relationship challenges, abandonment concerns, and long-standing attachment issues.
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person s own experience and strengths, giving space for the client to lead the pace and focus of work. This humanistic approach emphasizes empathy, validation, and collaboration, supporting people as they clarify values, build coping capacity, and pursue personally meaningful goals.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories and their emotional impact. EMDR can be used as part of trauma recovery and may be helpful when past events continue to shape present functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Anna works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts techniques over time rather than applying a one-size-fits-all plan.
Online therapy with licensed professionals offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access consistent care around work, family, and geographic constraints while maintaining the same therapeutic focus as in-person work.