Mrs. Marissa Schuster, LMHC

(she/her/hers)
Preferred Name: Marissa

About Me

I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LHMC) and owner of Vibrant Therapy in Ankeny, Iowa. I take a trauma-informed approach while focusing on traumatic experiences, perinatal, life transitions, grief & loss, depression, and anxiety. I have a profound respect for using Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) with my clients who have experienced previously negative events in their lives.

Education & Experience

I have been working within the mental health community since 2015. In 2015, I started within the juvenile delinquent system and was involved with the treatment of offenders and victims of violence. I have training as a Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Trainer trained by Girls Educational & Mentoring Services (GEMS) in New York and by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Since that time, I have now pivoted to working and focusing on other areas in the mental health world. As a clinical mental health therapist, I work with people facing unique life challenges. Whether you're struggling with the complexities of motherhood, life transitions, navigating the aftermath of trauma, or seeking support for your mental health, I am here to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to process your emotions and work towards healing. Traumatic Events: Supporting individuals in their journey to overcome the impacts of sexual trauma and abuse. Grief and Loss: Assisting in coping with the profound loss of a loved one, infertility struggles, and various forms of grief. Perinatal Mental Health: Providing support for individuals struggling with pregnancy, postpartum depression, and anxiety, as well as perinatal loss. Religious Trauma: Helping individuals heal from trauma associated with religious beliefs or practices. Depression and Anxiety: Offering treatment for depression, anxiety disorders, and co-occurring conditions

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • First Responders
  • LGBTQ+
  • Seniors
  • Veteran Center
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • BlueCross BlueShield