Marissa Savala, LPC

Marissa Savala is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people navigate depression, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, and challenges related to addiction and recovery. Marissa emphasizes a solution-focused approach that identifies existing strengths and supports clients in working toward practical, personally meaningful goals.

She blends research-informed, evidence-based techniques into her work to provide care that aligns with each person’s needs. Marissa creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly, and she collaborates with clients to develop strategies for coping, growth, and resilience. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life can feel difficult, and Marissa aims to offer steady guidance and encouragement throughout that process.

As a licensed clinician, Marissa holds the LPC credential—Licensed Professional Counselor—and maintains a practice focused on practical, strength-based interventions. She has limited availability and is currently scheduling sessions primarily on Saturdays and Sundays unless other times are arranged on a case-by-case basis. Prospective clients should consider this scheduling pattern when determining fit and availability.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Marissa uses solution-focused therapy to help clients identify their existing strengths and set clear, attainable goals. This approach centers on practical steps and short-term strategies to move toward measurable improvements in daily life.

She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which examines the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to build more helpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for issues such as anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Additionally, Marissa draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when those areas are a focus of treatment.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Marissa works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts treatment as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and access licensed professionals from different locations, supporting continued care and practical problem solving without the need for in-person visits.