Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- ADHD
How Marilyn works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Oklahoma
- Years in practice
- 19
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Marilyn
Marilyn Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 19 years of experience based in Oklahoma. She has a long history providing direct mental health care for people facing anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, ADHD, and anger. Her background includes work in schools and community settings as well as independent practice.
She brings a respectful, team-minded attitude to each session. Marilyn spent much of her career supporting teens in public high schools, including students on Individualized Education Plans in Special Education.
Background and approach
She has also worked with children and adults in outpatient and inpatient settings and contributed to research in academic and clinical environments. These experiences inform a flexible approach that adapts to each person’s needs. Her therapy style is collaborative and person-centered.
She listens first, then helps clients set practical goals. Sessions focus on building skills for managing stress, reducing anger, improving mood, and coping with life changes. Marilyn draws on a mix of methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy fundamentals, and mindfulness practices.
She uses those tools to help people notice patterns, try new behaviors, and strengthen coping strategies. People who want a respectful, steady partner in change tend to fit well with Marilyn’s approach. She aims to create a space where clients feel heard and can practice new ways of handling difficult emotions and situations.
If someone is ready to take the next step, she supports practical planning toward their goals.
What Marilyn works with
Everything Marilyn lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Marilyn's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- ADHD
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Marilyn lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online approaches that build coping skills
Marilyn uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking and try concrete behavior changes that reduce anxiety, anger, and low mood. CBT focuses on doing small experiments and practicing new responses to common triggers.She also draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy which encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that reflect personal values. ACT can help when someone wants to move toward meaningful goals even while uncomfortable emotions continue.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Marilyn discusses options, notices what helps during early sessions, and adjusts methods to match each person’s goals and preferences in a collaborative way.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people use face-to-face interaction for skills practice and coaching. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, tracking progress, and practicing tools between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities.
Questions people ask about Marilyn
What issues does Marilyn address in therapy?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, grief, parenting concerns, bipolar mood issues, and coping with life changes among other concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is team-based and client-centered. She listens, helps set practical goals, and uses skill-building exercises tailored to the person.
How much experience does she have working in mental health?
She has 19 years of experience in varied settings including public schools, independent practice, and inpatient and community programs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - practicing in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she provide online?
She works with clients through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.