What can therapy do for me?

Therapy provides many different benefits, including: understanding your feelings, triggers, and emotional needs; recognizing patterns that contribute to relational distress; identifying your priorities and values to help you make decisions; and managing and accepting uncomfortable emotions as part of the human experience. 

What will sessions with Gray Therapy Group be like?

Marissa Gray, LCSW provides a warm and welcoming space for clients. Marissa's style is conversational, comfortable, challenging when needed, and built on emotional safety. 

How long are sessions and how long will I be in therapy?

Sessions are around 50 minutes, though this can vary depending on insurance. Therapy works best when it is consistent, which often means scheduling a set day and time to meet on a weekly basis. Session frequency can be reduced to bi-weekly when it is appropriate to do so.

What states, cities, and suburbs does Gray Therapy Group serve?

Marissa Gray, LCSW is licensed in Illinois and can see clients who live in the state. Many of Marissa's clients live in Chicago and surrounding Chicagoland suburbs. Because all sessions take place via Telehealth, clients can have flexibility in their location, as long as they live in Illinois and are located in Illinois during session. 

What does Gray Therapy Group specialize in?

Marissa specializes in women’s mental health, including specific certification in perinatal mental health and maternal mental health. Clients often reach out to Marissa when dealing with anxiety, relationship challenges, boundary setting, and stressors associated with pregnancy, infertility, postpartum, and parenthood.

What is PMH-C?

PMH-C stands for perinatal mental health certification. Marissa’s credential as a PMH-C provider indicates specific and specialized training in evidenced-based support for pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, perinatal loss, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Marissa’s PMH-C is further commitment to Gray Therapy Group’s support for this population through continued training and on-going education.

How does Telehealth work?

Gray Therapy Group uses HIPAA-compliant video-based sessions for each appointment. Clients need a reliable internet connection and a private space. 

How do I know if Gray Therapy Group is the right fit for me?

Let’s give it a try! Therapy is a relationship, and you will be the best judge of how well this relationship is working for you. Whether you are ready to get started or have more questions before you decide, reach out to Marissa Gray, LCSW at Gray Therapy Group for a free 15 minute consultation at marissa@graytherapygroup.com or 847-834-9189.