well hey there.

I’m Marissa Marlin, LPC.

I truly believe that the relationship you have with your therapist can make or break your experience in therapy. So, it’s only fair that you know a little something about me.

When I’m not doing therapy, you can find me one of two places:
I’m either at the craft store spending $90 on supplies to create something worth a fraction of that price, OR I’m sitting on my couch with my spouse and my babies (the human kind, the cat kind, and the dog kind) watching a Disney movie.

I’m always itching to learn, and generally itching to spout what I know. So, I’m usually listening to an audiobook, a podcast, or perusing Pinterest for a new home DIY. I’m constantly wanting to know more about the human body, brain, and nervous system and that has tended to shape my therapy style.

Your therapist is human. Your therapist doesn’t have all of the answers. Your therapist experiences anxiety, worry, sadness, fear, all the things. Your therapist makes mistakes. Sometimes your therapist leaves the house wearing two differen
Happy Friday! I hope you get a chance to step out of your comfort zone today 🤞🏻 . . . . #therapistsofinstagram #therapistsofarkansas #therapistswhorock #mentalhealth #mentalhealththerapy #dailyreminder #therapist #therapistofinstagram #growthminds
It seems like when I bring up meditation, a lot of people seem to get uneasy. They shift in their seat and say "But, Rissa, I can't sit still for that long!" and they immediately begin to feel defeated before they have ever even began. Hav
This is your reminder! Take a few minutes today to connect with yourself, and remind yourself of loving-kindness. Research studies have shown that this practice can: ✨increase vagal tone ✨ reduce self-criticism ✨ increase resilience ✨ increase em
Starting a new book journey 🖤 Have you read this one?? What are your thoughts? #whatyourtherapistisreading . . . #therapy #therapist #therapistsofinstagram #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #emotionallyimmatureparents
Acceptance doesn’t mean approval. It doesn’t even mean resignation. It is acknowledgement of “it is what it is”, without condition. . . . . #therapy #moderntherapy #acceptance #acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy #therapistsofinst
Look who finally joined the Threads party! How do we feel about Threads? Are we loving it, hating it? What content do you want to see when you’re scrolling through the Metaverse? . . . #therapist #therapistsofinstagram #therapistsofarkansas #t
"Grief changes shape, but it never ends." - Keanu Reeves . . . . #grief #therapist #therapy #therapistsofinstagram #therapyworks #therapistofarkansas #griefjourney #griefsupport #griefquotes
There’s a lot of reasons you might fire your therapist. No two therapists are made equally and the first therapist you try might not be a good fit for you. You don’t have to settle when it comes to your mental health. And you shouldn&rsq
Thank you, John for providing me with this lovely example of ✨imposter syndrome✨. So what is imposter syndrome? Feeling as though you don’t internally experience, or deserve success. You feel like a fraud and like everyone is already thinking
Your therapist doesn’t propagate plants in the window on a Tuesday morning? Weird. . . . . . #therapistsofinstagram #therapist #therapy #therapistswhorock #therapistsofarkansas

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The Professional Stuff

Hi I’m Marissa Marlin (she/her) , a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arkansas. I hold a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from University of Central Arkansas.

I’ve had experience in the field working with a diverse array of life’s tough moments, such as addiction, perinatal/postpartum, transitioning to college, leaving relationships, managing chronic pain, anxiety, learning how to advocate for oneself, and navigating societal systems.

You deserve to be an active part of your therapy. Even though I went to school to have these conversations, they are about you. Therapy in my room is a conversation, not a lesson.

I am committed to fostering an environment that is anti-racist, LGBTQ+ affirming, and trauma-informed. I recognize the intersectionality of identities and strive to create a space that honors and respects individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Through continuing to educate myself, advocate for others, and care compassionately, I hope to ensure that everyone feels valued, seen, and heard in their experiences and on their journey towards healing and growth!

why “Ignite Wellness”?

Ignite Wellness Counseling embodies the transformative journey towards becoming the most authentic version of you. The name seeks to capture the essence of sparking positive change and illuminating paths to mental and emotional wellness, symbolizing the process of igniting one’s inner strength and resilience.

Like a flame, therapy ignites self-discovery, illuminates hidden aspects of oneself, and provides warmth in the form of support and understanding. The flickering flame represents the dynamic nature of personal growth, echoing the process of overcoming challenges and finding resilience.