- Client-centered approach
- CBT and DBT methods
- EMDR offered
About Marla
Marla Anderson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with seven years as an LPC and more than 15 years working in school counseling earlier in her career. She lists stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes among the concerns she helps people address. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients.
Marla draws on client-centered work alongside cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) strategies. She also incorporates eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, EMDR, and motivational interviewing into her work when appropriate. In sessions she focuses on practical skills - for example building coping skills for anxiety, addressing patterns that feed addiction, and improving emotional regulation for anger.
Her background includes many years in schools and later private practice in Northeast Texas. That range means she has experience supporting people across a wide age span and with challenges such as chronic illness, caregiver stress, communication problems, and adjustment after separation or divorce. She also lists experience with adoption and foster care issues and attachment concerns.
In the room she works collaboratively to set goals and try concrete techniques. Expect clear steps, such as using CBT tools to test unhelpful thoughts or DBT skills to manage intense feelings. EMDR is noted as one of the approaches she uses when clients and clinician agree it fits.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Marla uses therapeutic approaches in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what a person brings to the session. It emphasizes collaboration and building a working relationship so the client guides the pace and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to test and change unhelpful thought patterns and reduce anxiety or depression.Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, provides concrete skills for managing strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can be helpful for anger, impulsive behavior, and coping with life changes. Marla also notes the use of EMDR and motivational interviewing in her work when they fit a client's needs.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marla will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences, and she may combine techniques across approaches. The focus is on practical tools and clear steps agreed together rather than a single predetermined method.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day - for example shorter check-ins during a lunch break or meeting without travel time. They can also allow using interactive tools and worksheets in session to practice CBT or DBT skills.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She lists stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes among her main concerns, plus many related issues such as caregiver stress and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach combined with practical techniques from CBT and DBT, aiming to teach skills and set clear steps in sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years as an LPC and earlier worked for over 15 years in school counseling before moving fully into private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported and can international clients book?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.