- Years in practice
- 14
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Georgia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Anger management
About Marla
Marla Patterson, LPC helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, mood concerns, and addiction-related struggles. She focuses on practical, short-term work to help clients manage emotions and cope with life changes. Marla writes in a direct, compassionate way and aims to make sessions feel respectful and encouraging.
Marla brings 14 years of experience in behavioral and mental health settings. She emphasizes a strength-based approach that looks for each person's existing resources.
Background and approach
Sessions center on building skills, identifying what already works, and adding new strategies to handle difficult moments. In the therapy room she keeps language simple and concrete. Conversations move from problem identification to doable steps.
That can mean learning coping techniques for anxiety, planning changes around parenting stress, or addressing patterns that contribute to low mood and anger. Marla offers a calm, supportive presence and pays attention to how day-to-day life affects wellbeing. She encourages realistic goals and tracks progress so clients see small improvements over time.
She also incorporates coaching elements when people want more practical, goal-focused work. Clients in Georgia can expect straightforward collaboration and clear options for next steps. Marla invites people to share what matters most and to try approaches that fit their schedule and goals.
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
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches and how online therapy fits your life
Marla uses evidence-based techniques presented in straightforward language. One approach focuses on building strengths and resilience by identifying personal resources and small steps that lead to change. This helps when people feel overwhelmed by parenting duties, stress, or life transitions.Another approach emphasizes skills training for emotion regulation and coping. Clients learn practical strategies to reduce anxiety or manage anger, with exercises they can try between sessions. That method is useful for mood concerns, ADHD-related challenges, and managing addictive behaviors.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative effort. Marla works with each person to decide which techniques match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts the plan as progress is made so the work stays useful and focused.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in fits better into a workday. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to send brief updates, try coaching prompts, or keep momentum between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy parenting schedules and everyday life.
Questions people ask about Marla
What kinds of concerns does Marla help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, trauma, grief, parenting challenges, and mood disorders such as depression and bipolar.
What is her approach in sessions?
Her style is strength-based and practical. She looks for what already helps you and teaches concrete coping skills to handle emotions and daily challenges.
How much experience does she have?
Marla has 14 years of experience in behavioral and mental health settings working with a range of concerns and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Georgia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for meeting with her?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does cost and subscription work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Marla?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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