Marilyn Oliphant
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Counseling Approach
Marilyn is a solutions focused Counselor that seeks to create a therapeutic environment of unconditional positive regard. Marilyn wants clients to feel like when they visit her, they are in a safe space to express themselves. As clients feel safe to express themselves then they can begin the journey towards healing. Marilyn uses a variety of counseling approaches which are primarily cognitive based in perspective, she believes when you change your thinking you change your lives.
Education and Training
Marilyn’s educational background includes a bachelor's degree from Texas Woman's University in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. A Master’s degree is in Counseling and Guidance from Texas A&M Commerce and took doctoral level courses beyond Masters level coursework. Marilyn has worked in education both private and public since 1991, with certifications in Principal EC-12, Generic Special Education Pk-12, English as Second Language Supplemental Pk-12, and Professional School Counselor Pk-12.
Background and Experience
Marilyn's educational background includes working in a University Counseling center as an Counselor intern providing individual, career and small group counseling to college students. Marilyn worked as an Outreach Counselor at Southeastern Oklahoma State University where she helped the economically disadvantaged first generation students’ to obtain college degrees. Marilyn worked at the McKinney Job Corps program with at-risk male 16 who were placed in an alternative school because they had either dropped out of school or had an unsuccessful placement at Public School. Marilyn was employed as a Youth Counselor at Texas Workforce Development providing vocational /career counseling for at-risk youth.
While working in Public School she has worked as Assistant Principal at High School level. Marilyn worked as a Special Education Teacher for over 22 years and in SPED leadership. Most recently, Marilyn has worked as a full-time school counselor in a title-I school close to 700 students. Marilyn has worked passionately with students and adults who have been impacted by various types of Trauma/and or PTSD, Self-harm/ideation/Non-suicidal self-injury, Generalized Anxiety disorders, Neurodivergent, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Major Depressive Disorders, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, ODD, Conduct Disorders, Emotional Dysregulations concerns, worked with teachers in a Behavior unit (ABLE- Academic Behavior Learning Environment) ; Structured Teach and Functional Academics classroom, and students who affected by mass violence, and adults and students who struggle with grief due loss.
Treatment Approaches
I am passionate about working with children and youth, but I also enjoy working with college age students, adults and families. Marilyn integrates several theories and treatment approaches into her counseling practice, but primarily uses a cognitive behavior approach in therapy utilizing (CBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT (Dialectical Behavior Skills and (RET) Rational Emotional Behavioral Therapy, for adolescents and adults who struggle with emotional regulation and behaviors. Marilyn works to teach her clients how their lives can be transformed by identifying and changing self-defeating thinking and learning new problem solving skills. Changing your thinking changes your life is her motto.
About Me
My passion is to teach people through therapeutic techniques to transform their lives to be their best selves. I recently retired after over 30 years of service in education. I have one daughter and we love to travel. Our goal is to travel to all 50 states. I was recently widowed in 2020 and have a heart for widows. I have been teaching in ministry for close to 30 years, adults and kids. Marilyn believes that God is the ultimate source in our journey towards healing when we follow His guidance. I am happy to integrate Christian Counseling upon request into our counseling sessions.
Marilyn is a solutions focused Counselor that seeks to create a therapeutic environment of unconditional positive regard. Marilyn wants clients to feel like when they visit her, they are in a safe space to express themselves. As clients feel safe to express themselves then they can begin the journey towards healing. Marilyn uses a variety of counseling approaches which are primarily cognitive based in perspective, she believes when you change your thinking you change your lives.
Education and Training
Marilyn’s educational background includes a bachelor's degree from Texas Woman's University in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. A Master’s degree is in Counseling and Guidance from Texas A&M Commerce and took doctoral level courses beyond Masters level coursework. Marilyn has worked in education both private and public since 1991, with certifications in Principal EC-12, Generic Special Education Pk-12, English as Second Language Supplemental Pk-12, and Professional School Counselor Pk-12.
Background and Experience
Marilyn's educational background includes working in a University Counseling center as an Counselor intern providing individual, career and small group counseling to college students. Marilyn worked as an Outreach Counselor at Southeastern Oklahoma State University where she helped the economically disadvantaged first generation students’ to obtain college degrees. Marilyn worked at the McKinney Job Corps program with at-risk male 16 who were placed in an alternative school because they had either dropped out of school or had an unsuccessful placement at Public School. Marilyn was employed as a Youth Counselor at Texas Workforce Development providing vocational /career counseling for at-risk youth.
While working in Public School she has worked as Assistant Principal at High School level. Marilyn worked as a Special Education Teacher for over 22 years and in SPED leadership. Most recently, Marilyn has worked as a full-time school counselor in a title-I school close to 700 students. Marilyn has worked passionately with students and adults who have been impacted by various types of Trauma/and or PTSD, Self-harm/ideation/Non-suicidal self-injury, Generalized Anxiety disorders, Neurodivergent, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Major Depressive Disorders, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, ODD, Conduct Disorders, Emotional Dysregulations concerns, worked with teachers in a Behavior unit (ABLE- Academic Behavior Learning Environment) ; Structured Teach and Functional Academics classroom, and students who affected by mass violence, and adults and students who struggle with grief due loss.
Treatment Approaches
I am passionate about working with children and youth, but I also enjoy working with college age students, adults and families. Marilyn integrates several theories and treatment approaches into her counseling practice, but primarily uses a cognitive behavior approach in therapy utilizing (CBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT (Dialectical Behavior Skills and (RET) Rational Emotional Behavioral Therapy, for adolescents and adults who struggle with emotional regulation and behaviors. Marilyn works to teach her clients how their lives can be transformed by identifying and changing self-defeating thinking and learning new problem solving skills. Changing your thinking changes your life is her motto.
About Me
My passion is to teach people through therapeutic techniques to transform their lives to be their best selves. I recently retired after over 30 years of service in education. I have one daughter and we love to travel. Our goal is to travel to all 50 states. I was recently widowed in 2020 and have a heart for widows. I have been teaching in ministry for close to 30 years, adults and kids. Marilyn believes that God is the ultimate source in our journey towards healing when we follow His guidance. I am happy to integrate Christian Counseling upon request into our counseling sessions.
Call Marilyn at 903-213-5213 to schedule an appointment or discuss counseling concerns.
Marilyn is able to accept Cigna and Aetna insurance.
Sessions begin at $110 per session.
Marilyn is accepting new clients at this time
Appointment Availability: Mon 1:30pm-6:30pm, Tuesday 3pm - 7pm and Wednesday 1pm - 7pm
Marilyn is able to accept Cigna and Aetna insurance.
Sessions begin at $110 per session.
Marilyn is accepting new clients at this time
Appointment Availability: Mon 1:30pm-6:30pm, Tuesday 3pm - 7pm and Wednesday 1pm - 7pm
