Online Therapy for Women in Homewood, Illinois
Helping women break free from anxiety, stress, and identity struggles.
About Me
Hi, I’m Marissa Goldman, Licensed Clinical Therapist and founder of The Vessel Therapy in Homewood, Illinois. I specialize in working with busy women, especially high-achieving professional mothers who carry the weight of being everything to everyone while silently battling stress, guilt, and emotional exhaustion.
With over 10 years of experience in social services and mental health, I use a trauma-informed, faith-centered, and evidence-based approach to help women heal from childhood and family trauma, manage anxiety, and rediscover balance in their daily lives. Together, we quiet anxiety, release guilt, and rebuild identity so you can feel grounded, confident, and connected to who you truly are, both as a woman and a mother.
My Story
For years, I did everything for everyone else and still felt something was missing. I was running on empty, overworking, people-pleasing, and ignoring my own needs while trying to be strong. My life was guided by unhealed trauma and survival mode. Healing changed everything.
Through my own journey, I learned to set boundaries, honor my needs, and show up fully for myself and my children. I no longer pour from an empty cup, and our home is filled with more peace, laughter, and presence than ever before.
This is the same hope I hold for you, that you can live with ease, move through your days without constant anxiety, and rebuild a life that feels aligned, whole, and sustainable. You deserve to be nurtured while you nurture others.
When you work with me, you gain a therapist who sees the woman beneath the roles. Together, we’ll quiet the noise, release guilt, and create a rhythm of peace that supports both your healing and your purpose.
You don’t have to do it alone.
Let’s begin your healing journey, book your free consultation and take the next step toward wholeness.
My Approach
My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. Therapy with me is not just about coping. It is real change. We will:
Challenge anxious thoughts with CBT so you can think clearly.
Reconnect with your body using mindfulness and self-compassion.
Strengthen your identity with values, work, and boundary setting.
Create practical tools you can use at home, work, and in motherhood.
Who I Help
I support women who feel consumed by anxiety, stress, and constant demands. You may be in the thick of motherhood, shifting life phases, or stuck in burnout. You want clarity, ease, and a life that reflects your values.
Credentials and Background
I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist with over 10 years of experience in social services and mental health. My background spans community work and private practice, always centered on the unique needs of women.
At The Vessel Therapy, I specialize in helping high-achieving professional mothers who often feel overwhelmed, unfulfilled, or disconnected from themselves. My approach integrates evidence-based care, trauma-informed therapy, and compassionate accountability to help women heal from childhood and family trauma, manage anxiety, and create balance that feels sustainable.
I believe progress happens when we feel safe, seen, and supported—and my goal is to guide each woman toward steady, lasting change that allows her to thrive in both life and motherhood.
Mission & Values
My mission is to provide a safe, inclusive, and empowering space where women can heal and grow. I believe therapy should be accessible, practical, and aligned with your real life. We move at a supportive pace and celebrate every step forward.
What to Expect
Gentle clarity about what you need and why it matters.
Skills that stick for anxiety, stress, and boundaries.
Identity growth that honors who you are beyond your roles.
Imagine This
What would it feel like to wake up with less anxiety and reactivity, moving through your day with peace instead of pressure?
What would change if you felt more confident and calm, even when life feels unpredictable?
How different would your relationships feel if you had clearer boundaries and communication, allowing you to express your needs with grace and ease?
And how would life look if you felt a deeper connection to yourself and the people you love, without guilt or exhaustion leading the way?
These are the transformations my clients experience, and the ones waiting for you, too.
A Note to You
You are not asking for too much. You are asking for what you deserve. If you are ready to feel steady, present, and proud of how you care for yourself and your family, I am here.
Let’s Connect
You don’t have to navigate this season alone. Share a few details below, and I’ll reach out to schedule a free 15-minute consultation or answer any questions about working together.