- Years in practice
- 25
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Marla
Marla Johnson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 25 years of clinical experience in Florida. She centers sessions on the person's needs and looks for practical ways to move forward. Her style is calm and direct, aimed at helping people manage stress, depression, anxiety, and parenting concerns.
She uses client-centered and solution-focused methods to guide conversations. That means she listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people set small, doable goals.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when thoughts and behaviors get in the way of daily life. Mindfulness techniques are included to help with overwhelming feelings and to build coping skills. Motivational Interviewing is used when people want to change habits or address addictions.
Sessions are tailored to what each person says they need. Over the years she has worked with a wide range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, grief and loss, intimacy issues, and ADHD. Marla also helps people facing life transitions and those trying to improve self-esteem or sleep patterns.
She pays attention to family background issues and attachment patterns when they matter to the problem at hand. People who come for parenting-related help find practical strategies for daily routines, communication, and managing stress. Her approach aims to make changes feel manageable rather than overwhelming.
The focus stays on what works for the person in front of her.
What Marla works with
Everything Marla lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Marla helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Marla lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and can identify their own next steps. It is helpful for people who want a supportive space to talk through parenting stress, relationship concerns, or life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete tools to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing impulses.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple practices to reduce overwhelm and increase awareness of the present moment. These skills can help with anger, panic, and coping when routines feel out of balance.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and together they decide which methods to try and when to adjust the plan.
Online sessions offer flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls make it possible to have longer, face-to-face conversations. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or on-the-go check-ins are needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick questions, brief coaching, or follow-up between longer meetings. These options help people fit therapy into work, family life, and other commitments.
Questions people ask about Marla
What kinds of concerns can be addressed?
The practice supports a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and problems with sleep or eating.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions are primarily client-centered and solution-focused, with practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness when useful.
What background and experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has 25 years of counseling experience working with diverse concerns and life stages, with recent emphasis on depression and anxiety in teens and young adults.
Are there credentials and where is the therapist based?
The therapist is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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