Marissa Savala
Practical, evidence-informed support for life challenges
LPC Oklahoma
- Experience
- 9 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Marissa
Marissa Savala is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma with nine years of clinical experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, compassion fatigue, anger, self-esteem struggles, and challenges related to sexuality and prejudice.
Background and approach
Her work also addresses related concerns such as blended family issues, codependency, control issues, domestic violence, substance use, money and financial stress, mood disorders including seasonal shifts, and post-traumatic stress. Marissa draws on evidence-based methods to help clients identify strengths and move toward practical goals.
She favors a solution-focused stance while integrating client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral strategies, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy as appropriate. Sessions are oriented toward building coping skills, clarifying values, and reducing unhelpful patterns so clients can pursue more satisfying daily lives.
She cultivates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be explored and partners with each person to tailor an approach that fits their needs. Availability is limited, with scheduling typically on weekends unless other arrangements are made on a case-by-case basis.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options
Marissa frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. She also integrates solution-focused techniques that emphasize client strengths and concrete goal-setting to create short-term progress and practical coping strategies. These approaches are used to address issues such as mood disorders, stress, trauma-related symptoms, and addiction-related concerns.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with each person to explore which methods feel most useful, adjusting strategies based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences so the work remains responsive and personalized.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to access regular support without needing to travel, and they allow her to offer services to clients across Oklahoma who find weekend or otherwise limited scheduling more manageable.
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Experience
9+ years
Licensed
Oklahoma
Languages
English