- Practical coping skills
- Adoption and foster care focus
- Client-centered approach
About Marla
Marla Anderson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who approaches therapy with clear, practical care. She centers sessions on the person in front of her, listening first and then working together on steps that feel doable. Her style aims to make change feel reachable for parents and individuals facing big life stresses.
Marla draws on methods from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy to address problems such as anxiety, stress, addictions, and anger. She also uses eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and motivational interviewing when those tools fit a person’s goals. Treatment focuses on everyday coping skills, clearer communication, and faster ways to reduce distress.
Her background includes years as a school counselor and more recent work in private practice since becoming an LPC in 2018 and completing a full transition in 2021. She has helped people aged 3 to 73 and has experience with issues such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, attachment concerns, and adoption and foster care matters. That range gives her perspective on how life stages affect thinking and behavior.
In sessions she keeps language plain and practical. Expect a mix of talking, problem-solving, and skill practice that fits your family rhythms and daily demands. Marla focuses on short, clear goals and revisits plans so they stay useful.
She encourages anyone feeling overwhelmed to take the first step and try a brief intake to see if the approach feels right. The process begins with a short questionnaire and scheduling that works with each person’s calendar.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy puts your needs and choices first. In this approach the therapist listens deeply and follows your lead, helping you set goals you want to reach and making changes at a comfortable pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts and behaviors affect feelings. It uses short exercises and practical tools to change unhelpful patterns and reduce anxiety, stress, or problematic habits.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for emotion regulation and better interpersonal communication. It helps when strong emotions, conflict, or impulsive reactions get in the way of daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marla will talk with you about what matters, try approaches that match your goals, and adjust plans based on what helps. The process is collaborative and paced to your needs.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed here. Ask which session types are offered and pick what fits your routine. Online sessions can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, and help you keep therapy consistent around work and family demands.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can Marla help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like attachment, abandonment, and adoption and foster care topics.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is client-centered and practical, combining talk therapy with skill building from CBT and DBT to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years as an LPC and earlier experience as a school counselor, working with people from ages 3 to 73.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas as a Texas LPC.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.