Marisa Mansfield, LISW, RPT
We don’t have to do it alone, we were never meant to.
-Brene Brown
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Marisa is a Registered Play Therapist which means that she uses play therapy regularly in her practice. She specializes in the treatment of elementary school children that suffer from symptoms of trauma, anxiety, ADHD and many more.
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Healing wounds
Traumatic events and significant loses can result in long term behavioral impacts for the child. Using trauma informed care to guide practice, Marisa allows the child to set the pace for their recovery and provides them with the tools to safely share their story.
Connecting mind & body
Not all children who are active or have a difficult time sitting still have ADHD. Marisa uses a variety of techniques to help promote self regulation (self-soothing strategies) for children to regain control over their bodies and be present in moments that matter most. Sensory regulation and synergetic play therapy techniques are regularly used in practice.
Gaining courage
Using a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, person centered therapy techniques and exposure therapy, Marisa has assisted children and their families in overcoming their anxiety and encouraging them to live their best lives.
The client is the expert in their own lives and their own experiences.
Marisa Mansfield, LISW, RPT
Connecting the mind, body and heart is the foundation of Marisa’s therapeutic practice. Having worked extensively with children, adolescents and adults who have experienced significant trauma, Marisa uses Trauma Informed Care and person-centered practices, allowing the client to guide the therapeutic process on their terms.
Marisa earned her Masters of Social Work from the University of Iowa in 2016 and has worked in the social services field for over 12 years. In addition to her academic experience, Marisa has had training in evidenced based techniques such as Adlerian Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Marisa is currently partnering with Jefferson Elementary School in Davenport to provide school based therapy services to students. In addition to specializing in working with young children, Marisa also works with adult trauma survivors, as she is proficient in the treatment of PTSD, substance abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault/abuse, ADHD, anxiety and depression.
Accepts: Wellmark BCBS, BCBS of Illinois, United Healthcare/UMR/Optum and self pay.
Not currently accepting new clients.