I specialize in helping individuals with past trauma. I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I believe in the importance of understanding and validating why we feel and act that way we do while exploring healthier coping patterns and behaviors.
My hope is to work with individuals who are looking to make a positive change in their lives. This past year has been especially challenging for most of us and I want to bring hope and support for those struggling to cope with life's day to day challenges. Whether due to past trauma or current life situations, we all could use a listening ear to vent to as well as some new strategies to help see things from a new perspective or get unstuck from unhelpful behavioral patterns.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Adoption and Foster Care, Body image, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Family Problems, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-Harm, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy
FL LCSW SW11393
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Marla is great! I primarily use the messaging function with her, but she has video and phone options as well. I feel comfortable discussing personal things with her and she supports me. I do recommend Marla!
Written on Feb 05, 2021 after therapy with Marla for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is very calm and patient. She really listens to you
Written on Nov 29, 2020 after therapy with Marla for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Marla has helped me a lot dealing with my negative thought patterns. She's been there for me during the most difficult moments. Marla's attitude is very professional but also she is very kind.
Written on Nov 26, 2020 after therapy with Marla for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and eating disorders
Marla is an excellent coach, experienced and a good listener...... David Wright
Written on Nov 23, 2020 after therapy with Marla for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and sleeping disorders
Marla offers real support, understanding, guidance. I have never imagined I would receive such a level of attention and implication to help me navigate through the painful times and hard days. Thank you so much.
Written on Nov 15, 2020 after therapy with Marla for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management