What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Enjoy my conversations with Merisa. I feel comfortable, which isn't easy. She provides me with tools and strategies that I can use between sessions to help my personal growth. Non-judgmental in attitude and approach, but will call you out when its needed. She is greatly appreciated.”
More than 1 year ago
About Merisa Hannington
Focus areas
Depression
Relationship Struggles
Stress Management
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Families
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Art Therapy
Psychodynamic
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Humanistic
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Merisa Hannington
Do you find yourself doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a different result? Are you struggling to find balance in your life? Do you feel like there's a part of you that has died and hasn't come back to life?
Hi, my name is Merisa. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Art Therapist, and artist. I help highly functioning adults manage their stressors and find more balance in life. As an art therapist, we use art as a communication tool to express emotions, process trauma, and relieve stress. Many of my clients are not willing to do art therapy, and that's okay too! Talking is just as effective. If you come from a family that didn't talk about feelings or avoided conflict, it's likely that talking about your emotions isn't easy. I am here to help ease you into it. Therapy is like exercising-you will be working new muscles, and I'm here to help you get stronger.
Professional Background:
I graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor's in Fine Arts, minoring in Psychology, in 2014. I earned my Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy with an emphasis in Art Therapy from Phillips Graduate University in 2016. I have always been creative and passionate about helping others, which led me to pursue art therapy and becoming an LMFT. I have worked at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, providing therapy to patients and families; multiple addiction treatment centers; and as a school counselor.
I have been in recovery for years and have both personal and professional experience working with teens, adults, and families in substance use and mental health treatment. I am grateful to help you with addiction, anxiety, PTSD, low self-esteem, and relationship issues.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Therapy will consist of exploring how internal and external conflicts impact your relationship to self, others, and the world. The goal is for knowledge of self to be gained and to learn to relate to self and others more effectively and authentically. Together, we will help you to identify your thinking patterns, emotions, and behaviors and new coping skills will be learned. I will help to deconstruct and challenge thoughts that you might have about the world, teach you how to regulate feelings, and explore new, healthy ways of being.
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Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Phillips Graduate University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Arizona State University (Bachelor’s)
NPI number
1285177022
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Enjoy my conversations with Merisa. I feel comfortable, which isn't easy. She provides me with tools and strategies that I can use between sessions to help my personal growth. Non-judgmental in attitude and approach, but will call you out when its needed. She is greatly appreciated.
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What practice does Merisa Hannington work with?
Merisa Hannington works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Merisa Hannington?
Merisa Hannington frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Merisa Hannington on their profile.
What languages does Merisa Hannington speak?
Merisa Hannington speaks English.
How do patients rate Merisa Hannington in reviews?
8 patients have reviewed Merisa Hannington. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.