- Years in practice
- 19
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Oklahoma
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Anger management
About Marilyn
Marilyn Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 19 years of clinical experience based in Oklahoma. She brings steady, practical support for parents and individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, trauma, and parenting challenges. Her manner is collaborative and respectful, aimed at helping people feel heard and understood.
Marilyn prefers a team-style relationship in sessions. She works alongside people to set goals and build plans that match real life.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on skills that can be used at home and strategies parents can try between meetings. Her background includes work in public education and independent practice, where she supported teens on Individualized Education Plans and adults with complex needs. That mix of school-based and clinical experience shapes how she assesses strengths and practical supports for daily life.
Marilyn draws from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment ideas, and dialectical behavior approaches. In practice this means working on thoughts and behaviors, learning emotion regulation skills, and clarifying values to guide choices. She emphasizes steady progress over quick fixes.
Sessions are paced to match each person’s needs and circumstances. Parents who feel overwhelmed or who want clearer ways to handle behavior and family stress often find the straightforward focus helpful.
What Marilyn works with
Everything Marilyn lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Marilyn helps people with.
- 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.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Marilyn uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning. She also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and taking small, value-driven steps even when emotions are difficult. Mindfulness techniques are used to build present-moment awareness and calm, which can help with stress, anger, and emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marilyn will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts techniques based on how a client responds and what fits their family life and schedule.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face-to-face when a longer conversation is needed. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for brief check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging can fit quick updates, shorter coaching-style work, or when a client prefers writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into parents' busy days and to continue momentum between in-depth sessions.
Questions people ask about Marilyn
What concerns does Marilyn help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, grief, parenting issues, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes among other concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and team oriented. She works with clients to set goals and build practical plans that fit daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience in clinical and educational settings, including work with teens on Individualized Education Plans and adults in independent practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with an Oklahoma LPC and is based in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Marilyn offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.
More therapists for parents in Oklahoma
All in Oklahoma
Audrey Kelly
LMFT
Oklahoma 21 years in practice
Practical, experience-based support for parenting and relationships
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship
- Family
Kimberlee Thomas
LPC
Oklahoma 31 years in practice
Support for parents navigating stress and change
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship
- Self esteem
Oklahoma 7 years in practice
Supportive counselor for parenting and life change
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship
- Grief