LGBTQIA+ AND NEURODIVERGENT AFFIRMING
therapy to help guide you to wellness
PEACEFUL PINES COUNSELING & WELLNESS
hi! we’re here to support your well-being
Are you someone who is looking to feel heard and understood from someone who really gets it? Maybe you’ve been feeling the impact of trauma, especially childhood wounds, but don’t know what to do to start healing? Or maybe you’re overwhelmed with intrusive thoughts and can’t stop them, no matter how many times you seek reassurance?
You’re in the right place! I’m Marissa, the owner of Peaceful Pines Counseling & Wellness. As a survivor of childhood trauma and a queer, neurodivergent individual, I offer a space where our shared experiences can foster genuine connection and growth. Whether you are seeing me or one of my amazing interns, my practice is a space where you don’t have to filter yourself (cussing is encouraged!) and where you can talk about anything and everything.
Therapy with us is like connecting with a supportive, non-judgmental friend who has the knowledge and training to back up the advice given and questions asked. Our clinicians are down-to-earth, compassionate therapists, meaning no psychobabble or cold, clinical vibes - just real conversation that helps you explore your deeper world and understand yourself better.
Let’s figure out your next steps together!
we can help you with:
CHILDHOOD TRAUMA
ANXIETY & OCD
SKIN PICKING
LGBTQIA+ CONCERNS
NEURODIVERGENCE
DEPRESSION
TRAUMA AND PTSD
ATTACHMENT WOUNDS
ADHD COACHING
EMDR trauma
therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapeutic approach designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic or distressing experiences. During an EMDR session, your therapist will guide you through a series of eye movements, sounds, or taps while you focus on specific memories or thoughts. This process aims to reduce the emotional intensity and negative impact of those memories, allowing the brain to reprocess them in a healthier way. EMDR can be effective for treating PTSD, childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions.
Marissa offers EMDR in individual sessions as well as in the intensive format. Our interns offer EMDR therapy in individual pro-bono or reduced cost sessions!
If you’re interested in learning more about our EMDR Intensives, click below!
individual
therapy
We offer individual therapy sessions virtually in the state of North Carolina using a secure video platform. We accept insurance, including Aetna, NC State Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and Value plans, and BCBS Blue Home UNC Health Alliance insurance. We can provide a superbill for out-of-network coverage and also offer self-pay at a rate of $180 for a 50 minute session.
Our interns offer individual therapy sessions at little to no cost, ranging from $0-50 per session depending on financial need. Our interns are in their final year of their graduate program and are personally supervised by Marissa Hall. This is a great option for affordable care!
Walk & talk therapy is also available in the Raleigh, North Carolina area! Marissa often picks Lake Johnson for the wonderful walking trails. This service is subject to availability.
LGBTQIA+& neurodivergent
therapy
As a queer and neurodivergent owned practice, we strive to create an inclusive, nondiscriminatory therapeutic space that honors and celebrates diversity. We are committed to providing affirming, high-quality care to all individuals and our therapy approach is secular.
If you have questions or concerns about how any aspect of your identity may intersect with our work together, please ask!
FAQ’S
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We accept Aetna, the North Carolina State Employees Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina and PPO / Value plans, and BCBS Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance insurances.
Sessions with interns are offered at a sliding scale rate between $0-50 per session and cannot be covered by insurance.
If we are out-of-network and you are seeing Marissa Hall, we can provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement at a rate of $180 per 50 minute session.
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Yes! If you’d like to use "out-of-network" benefits on any insurance plan, we will gladly provide Superbills as requested. A superbill is a document you submit to your insurance provider using your "out-of-network" benefits where the insurance company reimburses you directly for all or a portion of the amount paid.
We are happy to answer any questions you may have about superbills and insurance.
Please note, we are unable to provide superbills for Medicare or Medicaid coverage.
Another great option are our interns, who offer individual therapy sessions at little to no cost, ranging from $0-50 per session depending on financial need. Our interns are in their final year of their graduate program and are personally supervised by Marissa Hall.
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Online therapy is a form of mental health counseling that is conducted the internet. It allows individuals to receive therapy from the comfort of their own homes, using conferencing, messaging, or phone calls. Online therapy can be a convenient and accessible option for those who may not have access traditional in-person therapy or prefer the flexibility of virtual sessions.
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapeutic approach designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic or distressing experiences. During an EMDR session, a therapist guides the client through a series of eye movements, sounds, or taps while the client focuses on specific memories or thoughts. This process aims to reduce the emotional intensity and negative impact of those memories, allowing the brain to reprocess them in a healthier way.
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Marissa is trained in both Exposure-Response Prevention Therapy (ERP) and Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT).
ERP is an evidence-based exposure therapy that helps you face fears in a safe, step-by-step way. Over time, this teaches your brain to handle anxiety and tolerate uncertainty better.
I-CBT is another evidence-based therapy used to treat to OCD that does not involve exposures. Rather than focusing on anxiety or the need to tolerate uncertainty, I-CBT helps people understand how obsessional doubts are created in the first place - through a reasoning process that disconnects them from reality.
Marissa will work with you to determine which approach best fits your needs!
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The first step to getting started is to schedule a free, 15-minute consultation! The connection between you and your therapist is the foundation of meaningful therapy. It’s so important that you feel comfortable and supported by the person you’re talking to. For this reason, we offer consultations so you can get a feel for our approach and see if we’re a good fit!
Book a free consultation today!
Schedule a free, 15-minute consultation with Marissa. Please complete the contact form if you are interested in working with one of our interns, beginning early September 2026.
The connection between you and your therapist is the foundation of meaningful therapy. It’s so important that you feel comfortable and supported by the person you’re talking to. For this reason, I offer a consultation so you can get a feel for my approach and see if we’re a good fit!
You can also use the contact form below, if you have questions, don’t see a day/time that fits your needs, or aren’t quite ready to schedule.
For Professionals / Referring Providers: Select “Professional Connection” to schedule a 30 minute meeting.
say hello!
marissa@peacefulpinescounseling.com
919-355-6502(call or text)
BASED IN RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA