My passion is working with individuals of all ages who are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck in some way in their relationships, in their own personal development, from previous trauma, or in their life goals, who are ready to gain insight into themselves and make some kind of change to improve their life satisfaction!
I love helping my cl
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious or depressed you are not alone. I use a gentle and effective approach to help clients overcome obstacles and create more resiliency in their lives. Some of the techniques I use include EMDR and Somatic Experiencing. Both are gentle and effective methods used to overcome trauma, anxiety and stress. W
Has your relationship become an angry, sad, or scary place leaving you feeling alone, hurt, and discouraged? Are you and your partner feeling lost in conflict cycles you don’t understand and desperately want to change? Many of the couples I work with come to therapy feeling just like you. I understand how much courage it takes to reach out fo
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
I use a respectful, non-judgmental approach in helping individuals navigate many of life's challenges, including relationships, communication, anxiety, self-worth, shame, neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism), chronic pain and chronic illness, as well as medical trauma, intimacy, sex, and sexuality. I am an EMDR certified clinician and offer weekly EM
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
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 psychodynamic talk the
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
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
With over 30 years of experience as a Marriage and Family Therapist, she is a licensed professional in California and Massachusetts. Her extensive expertise in relationship dynamics, combined with her compassionate approach, has helped countless individuals and families find peace and resolution in their personal lives. She specializes in family th
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