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Malisa Hepner, LCSW

Provides direct support for stress and relationships
  • Anxiety and stress relief
  • Relationship and family work
  • Guided by lived CPTSD experience

About Malisa Hepner

Malisa Hepner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Oklahoma who brings three years of professional experience to her practice. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship and family conflicts, and rebuild motivation, self-esteem, and confidence after loss or life change. Malisa identifies as a non-traditional therapist and is known for being direct and transparent about the approaches she finds effective. She teaches from her own perspective and integrates clinical training with personal insight to shape each therapeutic plan.

Drawing on her lived experience in healing complex post-traumatic stress, Malisa incorporates practical strategies that address communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, and struggles with guilt, shame, and isolation. Her work also supports clients exploring life purpose, forgiveness, and self-love. She combines evidence-informed methods with a candid, experience-informed approach to help clients build coping skills and move toward meaningful change.

Malisa frames therapy as a collaborative effort - assessing needs, setting goals, and adapting tools to fit each person. Her practice centers on usable techniques and clear guidance aimed at fostering resilience and improved relationships over time.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

Communication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePost-traumatic stressSelf-love

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Malisa Hepner have?

Malisa Hepner has three years of professional experience.

Is Malisa Hepner a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license is listed as OK LCSW 20044.

In which languages does Malisa Hepner provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Malisa Hepner located?

She is located in Oklahoma.

How can I work with Malisa Hepner as my therapist?

You can work with Malisa Hepner through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Malisa Hepner work with international clients?

Malisa Hepner does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Malisa Hepner cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Clinical approaches for online healing and relationship work

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early connections shape current relationship patterns and emotional responses. It helps people understand attachment styles, improve trust and safety in relationships, and address patterns that contribute to conflict or withdrawal.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for regulating intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It is useful for someone struggling with overwhelming anxiety, strong emotional reactions, or repeated relationship challenges.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and reshaping emotional responses in close relationships to strengthen bonds and improve communication. It can be especially helpful for couples and family members wanting deeper connection and clearer emotional expression.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Malisa works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, clarify goals, and adapt methods that fit preferences and life circumstances. She partners with clients to try strategies, refine techniques, and determine which approaches feel most effective.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations while preserving the therapeutic relationship.

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