Marissa Copeland , LPC

Marissa Copeland is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with just over 10 years of experience in both counseling and clinical settings in Louisiana and Alabama. She has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, personality disorders, intellectual disabilities, behavioral challenges, relationship difficulties, ADHD, and general adjustment issues, and she often weaves self-esteem work and empowerment into treatment.

Marissa views counseling as a collaborative process in which the client and counselor build understanding and trust to identify hopes, barriers, and practical steps toward a better quality of life. Her approach blends client-centered principles with cognitive behavioral techniques - attending to the client as a whole person while examining patterns of thought and behavior that affect wellbeing. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, avoids stigmatizing labels, and tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs. Marissa values authenticity and aims to create a supportive space where clients can connect with their feelings, clarify priorities, and move toward meaningful change.

Client-centered, solution-focused online therapy

Marissa uses client-centered therapy to place the person and their values at the center of care. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and building a strong therapeutic alliance so clients feel heard and supported while they explore goals and personal strengths.

She also incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve coping. CBT is practical and skills-oriented, and it can be helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and adjustment challenges.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Marissa collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Marissa can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access support in ways that fit daily life.