- Client-centered
- Solution-focused
- Mindfulness-based
About Marla
Marla Johnson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with more than 25 years of experience. She uses a client-centered, solution-focused style that emphasizes warmth and validation. Sessions aim to help people talk through anxiety, depression, and life transitions in a straightforward, respectful way.
Her work centers on listening first and guiding next. She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can name what feels hard. Marla believes individuals often carry the answers they need and helps them notice and build on those strengths.
Over a long career she has supported people facing mood disorders, addiction, grief, relationship struggles, and stress. Her background includes helping with attachment concerns, adoption and foster care issues, and challenges related to ADHD and autism spectrum differences. She also addresses eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, and self-esteem problems.
Marla blends practical tools with thoughtful conversation. That can mean using cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thoughts, mindfulness practices to manage intense feelings, or solution-focused steps to try between sessions. She aims for clear, manageable goals so progress feels tangible.
People who choose her often want a steady, empathetic clinician who listens without judgment. To begin, visitors follow the site process to match and schedule a first appointment with clinician availability guiding the timing.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship. Online sessions using this approach prioritize the person’s concerns and pace, so counseling follows what matters most to the individual.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. In an online setting CBT can include structured conversation, worksheets, and concrete between-session tasks to practice new skills.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce overwhelm and increase present moment awareness. These exercises are easy to practice during or after a virtual session and can help with anxiety, sleep, and emotional regulation.
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide whether to emphasize talking, skill practice, or short solution-focused steps.
Session formats are not specified in the original profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. It can also let people use quieter surroundings, lower bandwidth connections, or telephone-only conversations when that fits daily life better.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this clinician help with?
Areas commonly addressed include stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses listed are adoption and foster care, attachment disruption, ADHD, and mood disorders.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
The approach is client-centered and solution-focused, which means the clinician listens closely, follows each person’s lead, and helps set short-term, practical goals. Mindfulness and cognitive behavioral techniques may be used to manage thoughts and emotions.
How much experience does the therapist have?
The clinician brings 25 years of counseling experience working with a wide range of concerns and life challenges.
What credentials and region should I know about?
The therapist is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know whether in-person or online visits are offered.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the arrangement selected through the site.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the clinician’s availability.