- CBT based work
- Motivational Interviewing
- Mindfulness techniques
About Marva
Marva Carter is an Ohio LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 14 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, and life changes. Social anxiety and phobia is listed among her focus areas.
She has supported people facing substance use disorder and problems with drug and alcohol addiction. She helps clients who are struggling with grief, career changes, relationship concerns, workplace issues, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. Her work also addresses guilt, shame, forgiveness, and questions about life purpose.
Her practice draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques, and she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction where appropriate. These approaches are used to help people manage symptoms, change unhelpful thought patterns, and build practical coping skills.
Marva emphasizes a person-centered, strengths-based way of working. She aims to build a trusting relationship and to match interventions to each person’s preferences and goals. Sessions focus on practical tools, skill-building, and steps a person can try between meetings.
She keeps learning through workshops and supervision to stay current with effective methods. Clients can expect clear goal-setting, steady follow-up on progress, and adjustments when setbacks occur. Marva accepts international clients and offers sessions in English. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Marva works with evidence-based techniques that focus on clear skills and small experiments. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and social fear by breaking problems into concrete steps and homework. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational approach that helps people explore ambivalence and find their own reasons to change. It is commonly used when addressing substance use and readiness for change. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve coping with stress. Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past, then try methods that fit the person’s needs. That choice is reviewed and adjusted as sessions progress. Practical benefits of online work include easier scheduling around work or family, fewer trips to an office, and the ability to meet from different locations when needed. The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it simpler to keep momentum between meetings and to practice skills in everyday contexts.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she handle?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, and life changes, including social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered, strengths-based approach focused on practical tools and skill building.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an Ohio LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor based in Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.