“I translate mental health, raise awareness, and foster growth.”
Marisha is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. An alumnus of North Carolina Central University, her personal experiences, educational background, field experiences, and observation are the backdrop of her passions. She published her first book on Mental Health Awareness, Big Mama Was Wrong, in 2021. She has been featured on CBS 17 and WDTV newscasts as a resource for Mental Health.
For over 10 years, Marisha has worked with children and families, veterans, adolescents, persons experiencing homelessness, and the geriatric population in various settings and environments. She enjoys spreading Mental Health Awareness and fosters growth by intertwining purpose, creativity, and knowledge to build rapport, educate, treat, and advocate.
“I produce authentic, thought-provoking content that heals and encourages.”
Marisha is a purpose-driven creative. She has found comfort and enjoyment in writing since childhood. She began writing poetry in middle school and continued into her adult years. She became a spoken word artist while attending college and began sharing her poetry publicly in 2010. Her first book of poetry and devotionals, Beauty for Ashes, was published in 2016.
She has blogged for nearly 10 years including topics such as spiritual growth and development, societal topics, mental health, and culture.