Marissa Moore, MA, LPC, LCPC, is a freelance writer and mental health counselor. She owns Mending Hearts Counseling and virtually serves clients living in Missouri and Kansas. She has five years of freelance experience writing about health and mental health. Her mental health experience includes working in community mental health, substance use treatment centers, group homes, an emergency department, and now private practice. She enjoys creating informative and educational content to help readers learn about health topics. When she isn’t writing or providing therapy, she enjoys spending time with her partner, reading, and spending time in nature.