- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- EMDR offered
About Marla
Marla Anderson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with seven years as an LPC and more than 15 years working in school and private settings. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Marla also addresses abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, blended family stress, and related challenges.
She began as a school counselor and gradually shifted into full-time LPC practice in June 2021. That background means she has experience talking with people across the lifespan in schools and clinical settings. Her work has involved helping people with substance use concerns, depression, and managing chronic health or caregiving stress.
In sessions she draws from Client-Centered Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and elements of dialectical behavior approaches. She also uses EMDR and motivational interviewing when these fit a person’s goals. Her style focuses on clear, practical steps and skills that people can try between sessions.
People come to her for help with communication problems, control issues, codependency, commitment worries, divorce and separation, and eating or food-related concerns. She also supports those coping with cancer, chronic pain or disability, and the stresses of caregiving.
Marla offers straightforward conversations about goals and expectations. She works with each person to build a plan that addresses immediate concerns and practical coping skills. To begin, prospective clients follow the platform steps to match and schedule a first session.
How Marla’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and letting the person lead goals while the therapist supports progress. It helps when someone needs a clear, respectful space to name what matters and set their own priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to test and shift unhelpful thinking. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and problems that respond to step-by-step practice. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds concrete skill building for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication; these skills are often helpful for strong emotions like anger or shame.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past, then try approaches that fit. Adjustment is normal and part of finding what works.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into work or family days, allow shorter check-ins, or reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT exercises for remote work and plan practical homework between sessions to keep progress moving.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does Marla help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related areas like attachment, adoption and foster care concerns, and caregiver stress.
How does she approach guilt or shame linked to past choices?
She uses client-centered conversations alongside cognitive behavioral strategies and DBT skills to help people understand patterns and practice different responses to painful feelings.
How much experience does she have?
She holds seven years as an LPC and worked in school counseling before shifting fully into private practice in 2021, giving her a broad range of settings experience.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Marla?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.