Choicetherapy psychological services, inc.

12/08/2025

🧠 From Autopilot to Awareness: Cultivating Present Moment Contact
Are your clients caught in a loop of worry (future) or judgment (past)? This is your chance to equip them with the essential skill that truly fuels therapeutic change: non-judgmental present-moment awareness.

This isn't just about relaxation—it's about interrupting mental "autopilot" and anchoring your client's attention right here, right now.

Date: December 19, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM PST
Cost: $49 (Virtual Session)

What You Will Learn:
-ACT Integration: Conceptualize Mindfulness as the core ACT skill of Present Moment Contact, moving past its common definition as mere relaxation.
-Practical Tools: Learn and practice formal/informal techniques (like the 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding) to disarm rumination and anxiety spikes in session and daily life.
-Exposure Success: Understand and explain how a mindful, non-judgmental stance is critical for successful Inhibitory Learning during ERP.
-Bridge to Compassion: Learn how non-judgmental awareness is the foundational first step to responding to distress with Self-Kindness rather than self-criticism.

Ready to transform how you use mindfulness?

🔗 Register Now: choicetherapy.net/training-series

12/05/2025

Living with OCD can feel overwhelming, whether you’ve just received a diagnosis or have been navigating symptoms for years. Dr. Marisa Mazza’s ACT Workbook for OCD offers evidence-based exercises grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support you in exploring new ways to relate to your thoughts and feelings.
https://loom.ly/TGVlbqs

11/30/2025

Feel like you are burning out? Know you are not alone. Sharpen your ACT & ERP skills with the online course “Integrating ACT + ERP to Live Well with OCD” and find your community in our consultation groups. ACT isn't just a treatment for our clients. It's a way of living for us all.
Enroll now: www.choicetherapy.net/onlinecourse

11/28/2025

Struggling with OCD? Find Connection in Our Virtual Supportive Group! Next group starts January!

Are intrusive thoughts or repetitive behaviors taking over your life? Do you want to reduce anxiety, manage compulsions, and improve your quality of life? Our online support group, led by Dr. Marisa Mazza, can help. We provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals with OCD to learn practical coping skills based on exposure therapy, mindfulness, and self-compassion.

Join us for the next session! Through structured journaling, sharing, and experiential exercises, you'll gain the tools to identify your strengths, confront your fears, and embrace uncertainty. Limited spots available!

Schedule your free consultation call today: www.choicetherapy.net/adultsupportgroup

Invest in your mental health for lasting change! The cost is $50 per session, $300 total. For more information, email us at info@choicetherapy.net.

Let's break free from OCD together!

11/24/2025

Thrilled to share that I joined Thomas Parkes, LCSW, on his podcast, Mentally Flexible!

We had a deep dive into the practical application of evidence-based therapies for treating OCD and anxiety, focusing on the power of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

In this episode, we explore:

-The critical role that shame plays in anxiety and OCD challenges.

-How to build psychological flexibility to move toward a values-based life.

-Insights from The ACT Workbook for OCD.

Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on getting unstuck from difficult thoughts and feelings.

🎧 Listen Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marisa-mazza-psyd-treating-ocd-and-anxiety/id1539933988?i=1000737793791

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Podcast Episode · Mentally Flexible · 11/21/2025 · 56m

11/24/2025

🌿 Mindfulness for Mamas: Self-Compassion & Values in Chaos 🌿
Motherhood is beautiful—but it can also feel overwhelming, exhausting, and lonely. You don’t have to navigate it all on your own.

This 6-week online group is here to support you in finding calm, compassion, and clarity—right in the middle of the chaos.

Here’s what we’ll explore together:
✨ Releasing mom guilt & quieting inner criticism
✨ Reconnecting with what truly matters to you
✨ Building self-compassion into everyday moments
✨ Taking meaningful action even on tough days
✨ Feeling more present with yourself and your family

Group Details:
📅 Thursdays, 10:00–10:50am PST (starting Dec 4)
🌐 Online — join from home
💵 $300 for 6 weeks

This group is not therapy—it’s a warm, supportive space grounded in ACT and Mindful Self-Compassion, designed to help moms reflect, connect, and grow.

👉 Spots are limited! If you’ve been considering it, now is the perfect time to join.

✨ Claim your spot by scheduling a quick, free informational call:
www.choicetherapy.net/mindful-mamas

11/22/2025

Struggling with OCD? Find Connection in Our Virtual Supportive Group! Next group starts soon!

Are intrusive thoughts or repetitive behaviors taking over your life? Do you want to reduce anxiety, manage compulsions, and improve your quality of life? Our online support group, led by Dr. Marisa Mazza, can help. We provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals with OCD to learn practical coping skills based on exposure therapy, mindfulness, and self-compassion.

Join us for the next session! Through structured journaling, sharing, and experiential exercises, you'll gain the tools to identify your strengths, confront your fears, and embrace uncertainty. Limited spots available!

Schedule your free consultation call today: www.choicetherapy.net/adultsupportgroup

Invest in your mental health for lasting change! The cost is $50 per session, $300 total. For more information, email us at info@choicetherapy.net.

Let's break free from OCD together!

11/10/2025

🧠 Ready to strengthen your ability to identify what’s really driving your client’s anxiety, OCD, or perfectionism?

Join Dr. Marisa Mazza on November 21 (9–10:30 AM PST) for the next training in the Integrating ACT + ERP Series:
Building Awareness & Identifying Underlying Patterns.

In this 90-minute workshop, you’ll:
✨ Master functional case conceptualization
✨ Spot subtle compulsions and control strategies
✨ Create ACT-consistent client logs
✨ Build readiness for Exposure work

💻 Held virtually | 💵 $49 | 🎟️ Bundle options available

🔗 Learn more or register: www.choicetherapy.net/training-series

11/04/2025

Do you ever feel like your thoughts or emotions are running the show? 💭
Whether you’re navigating OCD or the emotional ups and downs of motherhood, you don’t have to do it alone.

This fall, Dr. Marisa T. Mazza is leading two virtual support groups designed to help you find balance, connection, and self-compassion:

🧠 OCD Support Group — Starts November 5
Wednesdays, 9:00–9:50 AM PST
If you’re tired of feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety or compulsions, this group offers a supportive space to practice new coping skills grounded in exposure therapy, mindfulness, and self-compassion.
https://loom.ly/deJba78

🌸 Mindfulness for Mamas — Starts December 4
Thursdays, 10:00–10:50 AM PST
A space for mothers to pause, breathe, and reconnect. Explore ways to care for your emotional well-being while navigating the beautiful (and sometimes overwhelming) journey of motherhood.
https://loom.ly/tpe4IOk

✨ Both groups are online, supportive, and led by Dr. Marisa T. Mazza, a licensed psychologist passionate about helping people live more meaningful lives.

Learn more or reserve your spot today at choicetherapy.net 💻

10/28/2025

🌿 Introducing Mindfulness for Mamas 🌿
As professionals and compassionate individuals, we all know mothers who are navigating the joys and challenges of motherhood — identity shifts, stress, anxiety, postpartum emotions, and more.
✨ That’s why I have created Mindfulness for Mamas, a supportive group for mothers looking to connect, recharge, and care for their emotional well-being.
Led by me — a mom and psychologist with 15+ years of experience in Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) — this 6-week online group offers education, connection, and tools for growth. Please note: this is not therapy.
In our time together, moms will:
💬 Share openly in a judgment-free space
🧘‍♀️ Learn mindfulness strategies to manage stress
❤️ Build self-compassion and emotional resilience
⚖️ Explore balance, boundaries & identity
🤝 Connect with others who get it
🗓️ Thursdays @ 10:00–10:50am PST Starting December 4th
💻 Online
💵 $300 for 6 sessions
👩‍💻 Learn more or refer a mama: https://loom.ly/tpe4IOk
Let’s uplift moms — because when mothers thrive, families and communities flourish. 💜

10/27/2025

🌟 Grow Your Skills. Connect with Colleagues. Make a Bigger Impact.

Join Dr. Marisa Mazza and fellow clinicians for our evidence-based consultation groups and monthly trainings—designed to give you practical tools you can use immediately with your clients.

🗓️ Upcoming Events:
✨ Biweekly Consultation Group – Next session: November 5- https://www.choicetherapy.net/biweeklyconsultation
✨ Monthly Training Series – Next session: November 21- ww.choicetherapy.net/training-series

Visit www.choicetherapy.net
Learn, connect, and grow alongside a community of clinicians passionate about helping clients live meaningful lives.

Whether you’re looking to refine your skills in OCD, ACT, ERP, or simply want to connect with a supportive community of clinicians, these sessions are your chance to learn, grow, and bring new strategies directly to your clients.

💡 Learn. Connect. Transform Your Practice.
🌐 www.choicetherapy.net