Marissa Savala

Marissa Savala is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also supports those coping with grief, compassion fatigue, anger, self-esteem struggles, and difficulties around sexuality and identity. Marissa writes plainly and listens closely so people can describe what matters most to them.

She favors a solution-focused approach that looks for practical steps and strengths a person already has. Marissa also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared. She uses ideas from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when those tools fit a person’s goals.

With nine years of experience as an Oklahoma LPC, Marissa aims to help people set clear, achievable goals. Sessions often focus on small changes that build confidence and reduce overwhelm. She pays attention to patterns such as codependency, control issues, and the stress that comes with blended family dynamics.

Marissa is mindful of concerns like domestic violence, sexual assault and substance use, and she helps people address the emotional fallout from those experiences. She also supports people working through money stress, prejudice and discrimination, seasonal mood shifts, and the shame or guilt that can follow major life changes.

Taking a first step can feel risky. Marissa encourages people to start by describing one concrete goal and then try one small change. She schedules with weekend availability and asks people to confirm timing and details before booking.

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