Marissa Bader is a writer and children’s book author with a background in mental health. Her books, The Only Me, Stella’s Brave Voice, and Petunia the Perfectionist are inspired by her three daughters – an 11-year-old and 8-year-old twins. Marissa also enjoys writing articles about mental health and parenthood, and her work has appeared in Psychology Today, HuffPost Parents, Lucie's List, Time Out New York, and more. 

When not writing, you can likely find Marissa reading, savoring nature, or having dance parties with her exceptionally energetic daughters and husband!