We're proud to announce that Voyage Tampa Magazine recently featured Marissa Witter in their Community Highlights series.
From founding a stigma-free therapy space in Land O’ Lakes to her work supporting teens, young adults, and families across Pasco County, Marissa’s story reminds us all why community mental health matters.
In the feature, Marissa shared how her passion for helping others began, earning her degrees in psychology and social work from USF, working in grief support groups, school systems, and outpatient therapy centers. She built For The Love of You from this foundation, combining professional skill with warmth and empowerment.
Why This Story Matters to You
Real, Local Roots: This is someone who lives and works here, Marissa isn’t just in Tampa Bay, she’s part of your community.
Stigma-Free Mental Health: She created a practice where clients feel welcomed from the first moment, and sets an example for mental health acceptance across the region.
Mission-Driven Therapy: Her goal is simple and powerful, to help each person discover their inner strength and thrive beyond anxiety, grief, stress, or identity struggles.
What This Means If You’re Reading This
If you’re a teen, a young adult, or a parent looking for mental health support in Pasco County or via telehealth, here’s why this matters:
You’re not a case, you’re a person. Marissa’s work is driven by empathy and respect.
She sees and hears you. Featured local stories like this bring visibility and trust, because what gets shared openly is easier to find when you’re ready to reach out.
This practice puts community first, not big corporate models or tech platforms. Your care stays human and local.
How to Connect
Ready to get started? You can schedule a free 15-minute consultation to talk about:
Anxiety, depression, or grief
Self-esteem or identity challenges
Stress management, trauma, racial identity, or LGBTQIA+ support
Marissa offers in-person sessions in Land O’ Lakes and telehealth across Florida, deeply rooted in this community she loves.
Looking Ahead
Inspired by this feature? Let me know if you’d like us to create:
A community-focused blog series highlighting local issues and mental health resources
A page to showcase the full Voyage Tampa interview or video link
Social media graphics or testimonials to support your local visibility
Community stories like Marissa’s build trust, and provide comfort to folks who need help most.
Keep shining,