I love helping people discover new ways to be with the feelings that are running the show — anxiety, anger, overwhelm, stress, and the deeper pain that often sits underneath them.
Anxiety, anger, and overwhelm are not problems to be fixed. They are signals — natural responses to life's challenges that are telling you something im
Have you found yourself locked in a pattern of relating that leads again and again to the same negative, frustrating or unsatisfying outcomes? I help couples or individuals identify and alter these patterns, often with insight into how they developed in the first place, leading to happier and more fulfilling relationships and lives.
I am committ
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
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
Good therapy is all about making connections and building personal awareness. Everyone gets stuck sometimes! Most people at some point find themselves feeling unmotivated, uninspired, isolated, or even completely lost. During times of struggle and overwhelm having another mind to help you think and make meaning within a safe and non-judgemental
Hi, I’m Marla, a psychotherapist with a past life as an artist, offering empathy, insight, and authenticity for seekers of self-discovery and transformation. A San Francisco therapist, I work with highly sensitive, creative, and gifted individuals from a psychodynamic, somatic, and relational perspective.
My work is grounded in depth psych
My goal with all my clients is to help them discover a deeper sense of themselves and build resilience rooted in self-compassion, self-confidence, self-love, and acceptance. Therapy isn’t about fixing what’s broken; it’s about becoming more connected to who you are and what you’ve carried, sometimes consciously, sometimes no
I believe that every person carries within them the capacity to heal — and that the right support, at the right time, can make all the difference.
My approach is rooted in the understanding that what happened to you is not who you are. Whether you are carrying childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, or the kind of emotional overwhelm that m
Are you living with past trauma or navigating a significant life transition? Feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed as a result?
Maybe a relationship has ended or a new phase of life has just begun, or perhaps you’re living with the long-term effects of abuse, assault, chronic health conditions, or another traumatic experience. You may f
One of my greatest strengths lies in helping individuals develop emotional intelligence and practice effective anger management. I specialized in working with individuals that have experienced trauma and have helped parents manage trauma through a compassionate lens while parenting. I understand that each client is unique, and I am committed to cre
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