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Marlana Staats, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety LGBTQ+ Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

My name is Marlana. I am originally from a small town in Ohio. I have lived in the Washington D.C. area and currently call Florida home. I decided a long time ago that I wanted to help people. In my early 20's I decided that the best way for me to help others was through mental health therapy. I have a B.S. in Counseling/Psychology and a Masters degree in Social Work. I have personally experienced, trauma, sadness and disappointment in my life. I understand what it's like to be "on the other side of the couch." I feel that in order to help others we must first help ourselves. I am a compassionate, determined and dedicated individual. I have found strength in myself and support through others that I did not know existed when I was younger. In addition, I believe that humor and laughter can be healing. I have previously worked for a non-profit and recently opened a private practice with two partners.
I believe that therapy is not one size fits all. I have been trained, as well as certified and experienced in CBT, TF-CBT, EMDR, Solution Focus, Strength Based, Motivational Interviewing, etc. My style of therapy is integrative. I try to tailor therapy to each client individually. I have primarily focused on therapy but have experience with case management, as sometimes the mental health system can be complicated. I am currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida. I feel that therapy should focus on the client and be transparent. I will always do whatever I can to best help my clients.

Professional experience

3yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety LGBTQ+ Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

FL LCSW SW15882

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Marlana Staats. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Marlana has given me the tools to choose the kind of person I want to be and has supported me throughout that entire journey. She is an amazing counselor who has helped me become a better version of myself.

Written on Apr 17, 2020 after therapy with Marlana for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties

Marlana listens carefully to what I say and makes me feel cared about. Even though I speak on sensitive topics, she is open to what I have to say, shows empathy, and asks meaningful questions to help me break down what I am struggling with. She never makes me feel rushed, ignored, or self-conscious. She provides a number of different resources and strategies for me to cope with my struggles.

Written on May 17, 2019 after therapy with Marlana for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management

She’s awesome!

Written on Mar 11, 2019 after therapy with Marlana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes