- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Homework and practice
About Marsha
Marsha Nan Poland Cooper is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Kentucky with nine years of clinical experience. She lists stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, family and grief among the issues she addresses. Nan prefers that clients take an active role in sessions and often includes practice between meetings.
She began work in a clinic setting and provided services in school environments before opening a private practice five years ago. Her BA and Master of Arts in Education (MAE) are from Western Kentucky University. That blend of clinic, school, and private practice experience shapes how she approaches common daily stresses.
Nan frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which emphasizes clear goals and small, practical steps toward those goals. In sessions she may offer brief exercises and occasional homework to reinforce what was discussed.
Sessions tend to be interactive and goal-oriented. She helps people talk through relationship issues, parenting strains, feelings of isolation or emptiness, and social anxiety and phobia among other concerns. Conversations include problem-solving, skill practice, and planning next steps to try between meetings.
People who choose to work with Nan can expect a practical, structured approach that draws on her years of clinical and school-based work. She speaks English and practices in Kentucky, and she does not accept international clients.
How CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online
Marsha Nan Poland Cooper uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thoughts and behaviors that make stress and anxiety worse. Online sessions can include talking through specific situations, identifying unhelpful thinking, and planning small behavior experiments to try between meetings.She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which centers on identifying clear, achievable goals and taking practical steps toward them. In this approach sessions often focus on what is already working and on small changes that build confidence over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences with each person and adapt methods if something is not a good fit. That collaborative decision helps keep sessions practical and relevant to everyday life.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people practice skills between meetings without extra travel.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, grief, parenting issues, anger, and related topics including social anxiety and phobia.
What is her style in sessions?
She prefers an active, practical style that involves setting goals, practicing skills, and sometimes completing brief homework between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience, including clinic and school-based work, and has run a private practice for five years.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LPCC licensed in Kentucky and practices in Kentucky.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.