Marissa Copeland, LPC

Marissa Copeland is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in both Louisiana and Alabama with just over 10 years of experience in counseling and clinical settings. She has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, personality disorders, intellectual disabilities, behavioral challenges, relationship issues, ADHD, and general adjustment difficulties. Across this work she emphasizes self-esteem building and empowerment as central elements of the therapeutic process.

Marissa views counseling as a collaborative process in which the client and counselor build trust, clarify goals, identify barriers, and develop practical strategies to improve quality of life. Her approach blends client-centered care with cognitive-behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies, using attitudes, self-perception, and thought-behavior patterns as entry points for change while keeping attention on concrete steps toward desired outcomes.

She treats each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and avoids stigmatizing labels. Marissa tailors dialogue and treatment plans to meet individual needs and prioritizes authenticity, offering a professional environment where clients can explore feelings, access their strengths, and work toward meaningful change. She looks forward to supporting clients through their growth and transitions.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Marissa Copeland integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) into her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and the client’s own goals, helping people build self-esteem, self-compassion, and a clearer sense of identity. Cognitive-behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to address anxiety, depression, stress, and anger.

She also draws on solution-focused therapy when appropriate, which concentrates on strengths, specific goals, and small steps that lead to measurable progress. Together these approaches allow Marissa to tailor work to each person’s needs while keeping sessions practical and oriented toward change. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process - Marissa will work with each client to determine the best fit based on their goals, preferences, and life circumstances.

Online therapy with Marissa offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other responsibilities, and provide accessible ways to continue care during life transitions. Licensed professionals can adapt these methods to support coping, problem solving, and personal growth in ways that suit each client’s routine.