Providing Telehealth in Ohio

About Marissa Jordan

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My Story

I often tell others I have been a therapist my entire life, even beginning in grade school. Among my peers, I would develop short term friendships of individuals in need, assist with the concern, then we would grow apart – their secrets safe in my heart. While I am now a secret-keeper for a living, there is certainly a humility to this responsibility – for each secret contains the story, hopes, fears, excitement, and pain of the individual who told it to me. I treasure the chance to walk with those who share their lives with me for however long our paths overlap, knowing one day they’ll be on their way to different places. While I may not always see the end of each journey, the chapters I am tasked with assisting with I take seriously. I genuinely do not feel I work a day in my life not because it isn’t difficult sometimes, but because I couldn’t see myself doing anything else.

“Not all who wander are lost.” – Tolkien

My Mission

Inspired by my favorite quote from Tolkien given above, I sought for a way I can combine my passions of forensic and mental health to impact my corner of the world. Now that I have finished my Ph.D. in Counseling Education and Supervision, I can dedicate more time to clients, supervisees, and consultations. My passion is to inspire change in how the Criminal Justice and Mental Health systems interact with each other to hopefully minimize gaps in service. I hope to help the providers in these two systems communicate better so we have less individuals “falling through the cracks” and improve access to mental health for all.

Hello! Call me Mj.

My full name is Marissa Jordan, but my clients, peers, and friends call me Mj. Welcome to Phoenix Rising! Whether you are passing through, considering services, or otherwise browsing – I hope you will reach out. I welcome all conversations about mental health, even if it is more for educational purposes rather than service offerings.

The analogy I offer to clients for therapy is to consider me your tour guide for the emotions and triggers going on in your mind. I share observations of what I notice as being themes based on the conversations we have and present information on how this may or may not be impacting you. From there we discuss the implications of if and/or how to address those themes and teach you coping skills for healthier ways of working through situations. The best part is – you have the power to say “yes” or “no” to every option every step of the way. Truly choosing your own adventure! You set the pace, I offer insight and expertise.

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