It’s about showing up human. Listening with presence. Offering both compassion and challenge.
Together, we move at a pace that feels safe.
We explore what’s been buried, unravel what’s been inherited, and rebuild something more honest, whole,
and sustaining.
My work is not about hierarchy, performance, or perfection.
They’re not new to reflection or resilience.
They’re just ready for something deeper.
Many have spent years navigating life in survival mode—juggling responsibilities, internalizing
expectations, and putting their emotions on pause. The pressure to stay composed, productive, and “fine”
has taken a quiet toll.
They’re here not because they’re lost—but because they’re ready to live more honestly.
To stop compartmentalizing.
To name what hurts.
To reconnect with a part of themselves that’s been buried by obligation and over-functioning.
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to carry it alone anymore.
This is a space where you’re deeply seen, and where healing can begin.
Restorative Oasis are insightful, self-aware, and often the ones others turn to.
But beneath the surface, they’ve grown weary of carrying it all—of performing strength while
suppressing their own needs.
The women at
At Restorative Oasis Counseling & Wellness Center, we support women who are tired of being the strong
one—those who’ve quietly carried the emotional load for years while keeping everything else running.
You’ve learned to hold it all together. But deep down, you know: something needs tending.
This is where emotional survival ends—and soulful restoration begins.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, or intergenerational pain, our work is about more
than symptom relief. It’s about reclaiming your voice, softening where you've had to stay hard, and
honoring the emotional and spiritual parts of you that have long been ignored.
This is slow, rooted, sacred healing. Together, we explore what lies beneath—and create space for
something true to grow.
Real Support. Deep Restoration. Tangible Change.
Therapy Services at Restorative Oasis
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor – Ohio
- Licensed Professional Counselor – Colorado
- Verified by Psychology Today
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
- Certified Mental Health & Nutrition Clinical Specialist (CMNCS)
- Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP)
- Specialized training in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Schema
- Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral
- Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Years of experience in community mental health, supporting underserved
- populations
Credentials & Training
- Evidence-based and effective – drawing from trauma-focused therapies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Schema Therapy, and holistic practices.
- Integrative – honoring the connection between mind, body, and spirit in healing.
- Personalized – every session is shaped around you—your story, your strengths, your pace.
- Compassionate and real – therapy doesn’t have to feel clinical or stiff. I bring warmth, humor, and honesty to the room.
My approach is:
I’m not just here to listen—I’m here to walk alongside you as you heal. With years of experience in community mental health and advanced training in trauma therapy, I bring both professional expertise and lived understanding to the work we’ll do together.
With Me
Why Work
Intergenerational & cultural trauma
Emotional exhaustion, burnout & perfectionism
Childhood or complex trauma (C-PTSD)
people-pleasing & Boundaries
Spiritual confusion or life transitions
Christian counseling (when requested)
Depression & mood disorders
Grief & unresolved loss
Emotional suppression
Self-esteem, identity & boundary issues
Anxiety, chronic stress & emotional overwhelm
We offer trauma-informed, culturally responsive care for women navigating:
Specialties
Clinical
Spiritual integration when desired—gentle, non-prescriptive,
always honored
Faith-Informed Counseling:
Heal emotional parts with compassion and clarity
Internal Family Systems (IFS):
Uncover and shift long-standing patterns rooted in early experiences
Schema Therapy:
Reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviors
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT):
Develop values-based, flexible living
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT):
Focus on strengths to create meaningful shifts
Solution-Focused Therapy:
Regulate the nervous system and reconnect with the body
Somatic & Holistic Practices:
A. T.
"I never thought I could heal from my trauma, but after working with Marisa, I’ve found peace and resilience I didn’t know was possible. The tools
I’ve gained have helped me manage anxiety and show up for myself in ways I never thought I could."
L.K.
"I came in feeling completely stuck and overwhelmed by anxiety. Marisa gave me the clarity and skills I needed to break through the mental blocks I was facing. I feel so much more in control of my life and my emotions now."
J.M.
"As someone who’s struggled with self-worth for years, working with Marisa has been life-changing. I’m learning how to love and accept myself, set boundaries, and finally feel like I’m living authentically."
R.S.
"I had no idea how much trauma was affecting my day-to-day life, until I started therapy with Marisa. Now, I have a deeper understanding of myself and the tools I need to move forward. I feel more empowered and confident in facing life’s challenges."
From there, we’ll begin your therapy journey—meeting regularly (weekly or bi-weekly, depending on what works best for you). Each session builds on the last, giving you steady support, practical tools, and a safe space to grow at your own pace.
Our first full session is 60 minutes. This is your time to share your story—what’s been weighing on you, what you’ve tried, and what you hope to find in therapy. Together, we’ll begin to map out a plan that feels supportive and aligned with
your needs.
We’ll start with a quick 15-minute call, just to get to know each other. You can share what’s been on your mind, ask questions, and get a feel for whether this space feels right for you. No pressure—just a chance to see if it feels like a good fit.
Step 03:
ongoing support
Step 02:
your first session
Step 01.
let's connect
to Healing
Your Path
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