Marissa Tunis(She/Her/Hers)

Dr. Marissa Tunis is a licensed clinical psychologist in California and New York who provides both in-person and online therapy for individuals, couples, and families. She works extensively with men who struggle with relationship avoidance, ambivalence, or unresolved grief and trauma, helping them strengthen self-trust, emotional clarity, and confidence in their relationships. Her clients often want to feel more grounded in themselves so they can engage meaningfully without second-guessing or pulling away.

Her approach is practical, collaborative, and multi-modal. She draws on EMDR, CBT, IFS-informed therapy, and relational strategies to help clients reduce anxiety, process past losses, and develop strategies to respond rather than react in relationships. Dr. Tunis combines insight-oriented exploration with actionable tools so clients leave sessions with both understanding and applied skills. Humor and authenticity are integral to her work, keeping therapy engaging while addressing serious challenges.

Dr. Tunis has particular experience supporting men through break-up recovery, dating anxiety, traumatic grief, and life transitions that impact relationships. She also helps clients who have previously worked with therapists but are still struggling to achieve meaningful change. Using a tailored, integrative approach, she incorporates evidence-based techniques alongside lifestyle and routine strategies to help clients feel more secure, resilient, and capable of sustaining healthy connections.

With an office in Westwood, Los Angeles, Dr. Tunis provides therapy both in-person and via telehealth for clients in California and New York. She accepts credit and debit cards and provides Superbills for insurance reimbursement, making access to care straightforward. Should you need a sliding scale rate, please inquiry about availability before scheduling a consultation. Thank you!