Marissa Keep is an enthusiastic advocate for mental health wellness in children and young adults. This fall she joined the 2022 cohort at the Institute for Clinical Social Work to complete her master’s degree in clinical counseling and psychotherapy. Marissa currently works as a wellness group facilitator at Garrett’s Space, which is an organization that addresses gaps in treatment for young adults experiencing distress due to mental health challenges. Additionally, she has experience volunteering as a teen group facilitator at the Ann Arbor, Michigan branch of Ele’s Place, which is a healing center for grieving young people and their families.

She has two dogs who provide many opportunities for laughter, and she enjoys hiking, camping, painting, and connecting with other people.