I am a Professional Counselor licensed in Louisiana and Alabama with just over 10 years of experience working as a mental health professional in both counseling and clinical settings. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, personality disorders, intellectual disabilities, behavioral challenges, relationship issues, ADHD and general adjustment issues. I also have a passion for intertwining self-esteem-building/empowerment into treatment across the board.
I see counseling as a process in which you the client, and I, the counselor, having come to understand and trust one another, work as a team to explore and define your desired potential, barriers to reaching this potential, and methods to overcome identified barriers with the goal of developing and obtaining the best quality of life that is possible. I approach counseling from a person-centered/cognitive-behavioral perspective in that a person’s attitudes and perception of self as well as patterns of thoughts and actions are utilized as a major component of the therapeutic process. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral practices with person-centered approaches to intervention. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I pride myself on authenticity and enjoy providing a safe space for my clients to tap into their authentic selves, feelings and overall concerns.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and foster care, Caregiver issues and stress, Family problems, Life purpose, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
AL LPC LPC05297
LA LPC 7788
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Marissa is caring, responsive, easy to talk to and makes it easy to schedule appointments. I am grateful to have her support.
Written on Jan 02, 2025 after therapy with Marissa for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Ms. Copeland is the sweetest and most down to earth therapist I've had. I feel comfortable taking to her ALWAYS. And I always get helpful feedback. She's the best!
Written on Dec 23, 2024 after therapy with Marissa for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Marissa Copeland is sweet and supportive and wonderful at her job. I highly recommend her!
Written on Dec 01, 2022 after therapy with Marissa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Marissa is a very good listener! She has always helped me work through whatever situations arise. She is very much an expert at what she does. I highly recommend!
Written on Apr 23, 2022 after therapy with Marissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd