I believe that it is important as a psychotherapist to approach the work from a place of groundedness in my perspective and orientation, while being flexible enough to understand where you as the client are coming from and what your individual needs are. I largely work from an analytically-based relational psychotherapy perspective, though believe
Perhaps your relationships, career, or creative pursuits are not going as you would like. Challenges around identity and sense of self may be plaguing you. You may feel bogged down by feeling frustrated, unmotivated, anxious, overwhelmed, guilty, ashamed, or sad. Whatever your struggles, together we can help you better understand what’s going
Engaging in a therapeutic relationship is an act of courage and hope that can lead to relief and lasting change. You may be experiencing loneliness, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, loss, creative blocks, or the effects of trauma and oppression. Maybe you are just not where you would like to be in your life. Therapy can he
Whatever the changes you desire, they begin with experiencing the current moment without the distraction of self-judgement or self-criticism. For 30 years, I have cultivated ways to help my clients accept their current experience so they can move forward towards their best life. I am honored to witness the changes that are possible, and the wisdom
On paper, your life works. You’re capable, thoughtful, and used to being the one others rely on. But internally, it’s harder than you let on. You may feel unmotivated, disconnected from work, or quietly lonely in relationships that look “fine” from the outside. And part of you feels ashamed for struggling at all.
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You deserve to be met with presence and care. Many people come to therapy carrying pain they have learned to hide, questions they would like to explore or a quiet sense that something in their life needs to shift. Whatever brings you here, we can begin with that.
My therapeutic approach integrates an understanding of how past experiences, inter
I work with adults and professionals who may look put together on the outside but feel anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected underneath. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, overthinking, people-pleasing, self-doubt, relationship stress, or depression. My approach is designed to help clients understand the deeper patterns
I have over 15 years of experience working with those who have found success as measured by traditional standards, but are struggling to get beyond the next hurdle, whether at work or in their personal lives.
You might be aware of some problematic patterns that you keep repeating, despite your ability to recognize them. Maybe you find yourself s
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
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