Marissa Bluen

Marissa Bluen is an experienced mental health professional with a diverse background in social work and counseling. Currently serving as an EAP/iCBT Counselor at LifeWorks since July 2021, Marissa conducts intake assessments and evaluates clients' mental health conditions. Previous roles include Psychiatric Social Worker at Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital, where support was provided to high-risk patients in a telemedicine program, and Mental Health Therapist at AbleTo Inc., delivering comprehensive services to participants undergoing significant life transitions. Marissa's extensive experience encompasses roles as an LCSW Medical Social Worker at Cedars-Sinai and various positions in reputable healthcare systems, emphasizing crisis management, supportive counseling, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Marissa holds a Master of Social Work degree from Temple University and various certificates in psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalytic theory from Bryn Mawr College.