As an integrative therapist, I draw from different psychotherapy orientations. This allows me to tailor therapy to your needs and to create a truly collaborative process as we decide where we''ll go and how we''ll get there. Since successful therapy depends on a strong relationship between client and therapist, my first priority is
Sometimes people are distressed in a way that they do not understand, or cannot overcome by themselves. They may feel chronically empty or depressed, or gnawed at by anxiety that interferes with their life. Despite their best efforts, or efforts of others in their lives, they are unable to free themselves from their problems. These are the times wh
I help survivors of both complex and single-incident trauma. Depending on our interpretation of experienced traumatic events, we are likely to feel ashamed, powerless, misunderstood, broken, and isolated. We try to numb our pain with substances, eating disorders, self-harm, or super-achieving. I rely on my strong background in mindfulness meditatio
Deciding what I wanted to be when I grew up was an easy choice. I always gravitated toward working with people and working on teams. I find that therapy is a team effort with an important goal in mind. As a therapist, I have grown accustomed to using cognitive behavioral frameworks in my practice, as well as utilizing concepts and techniques from
Your sensitivity is a gift. Bring the mess — I guarantee you're not too much. You don’t need to know where to start or even be able to find the words. Just show up. I’ll meet you where you are.
I’m Marla, a psychotherapist with a past life as an artist, offering empathy, insight, and authenticity for seekers of
We find our way to therapy along numerous paths, carrying with us our own personal wishes and goals, and unique “languages” for what we experience, think, and feel. It is therefore essential for our own therapies to be our spaces in which we can come to better see, know, and be ourselves, and be empowered and joined in doing so. Whether
My approach to therapy focuses on understanding how stress, trauma, and long term pressure shape the way the nervous system responds to the world. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable adults who appear to be functioning well on the outside but feel tense, exhausted, or disconnected internally.
I integrate talk therapy with mind
Congratulations--by seeking counseling, you're taking the first step in helping yourself! Research shows that because you're motivated to search for a therapist, you possess the inner resources, resilience, and will to change. I love people and am passionate about doing excellent therapy. I offer brief-term counseling for rapid symptom redu
Life can be full of ups and downs. How we approach challenges defines who we are and who we want to be. The first step is to reach out. I am a licensed Psychologist with more than 20yrs. experience in assessments, evaluations, and psychotherapy. I help people who seek relief from dealing with life's challenges (e.g., anxiety, depression, st
Is there a dark cloud hanging over you that makes it difficult to find a reason to get out of bed, go to work, or function on a day-to-day basis?
Do you have a hard time relaxing, engaging in activities that once gave you joy, or feeling comfortable in social situations?
Has a traumatic event left you in a constant state of fear that prevent
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