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- Client-centered methods
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Solution-focused steps
About Marissa
LPC in Oklahoma with 9 years of experience, Marissa Savala helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction concerns. She also supports people dealing with grief, compassion fatigue, anger, low self-esteem, and the challenges of life changes. Marissa uses approaches drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
Marissa favors a practical, strengths-based way of working. She looks for small, actionable steps that fit into everyday life. Sessions focus on identifying what is already working, building coping skills, and tackling patterns that keep problems going. She uses evidence-based ideas to guide the work rather than relying on vague techniques.
In the room she listens for concrete problems and practical goals. This can include looking at mood and behavior patterns, managing urges and addictive behavior, and learning emotion regulation tools from DBT and CBT. For people facing trauma or abuse she attends to safety and practical next steps while addressing emotional impact.
Marissa also helps with relationship and life transition issues such as blended family stress, codependency, separation and divorce concerns, and financial strain. She will talk through ways to set boundaries, manage control issues, and reduce shame and guilt.
Sessions are conducted in English and use a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not accepted. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.
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How her approaches are used in online sessions
Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting the client’s experience. It helps people clarify their goals and decide what matters most in day-to-day life. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches concrete skills for changing them, useful for anxiety, depression, and mood concerns.Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills. Those tools help people manage intense feelings, reduce impulsive actions, and handle interpersonal stress. Marissa draws on these approaches to build practical, teachable skills rather than relying on abstract discussion.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marissa will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. She will adjust the plan as needs change and as clients gain new skills and insight.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists working online often use approaches like CBT and DBT in the same structured way they do in person, focusing on skills practice, homework, and measurable steps toward goals.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction issues. Additional focuses include grief, compassion fatigue, anger, self-esteem, and sexuality-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and strengths-based. She emphasizes small, actionable steps and uses evidence-informed techniques to address problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor. That experience informs her use of several common clinical approaches.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC licensed in Oklahoma and practices from that state. The credential is listed as LPC.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm available formats before booking.
How does payment work?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees vary with location.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.