Marla Patterson

Marla Patterson is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and career concerns. She also supports those coping with grief, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting struggles, and major life changes. Marla aims to treat people with respect and kindness and to make each session feel welcoming and steady.

With 14 years of professional experience, Marla centers her work on clients' strengths and practical resources. She focuses on what people already do well and builds from there. Sessions are collaborative - she talks with clients about goals and uses that to guide next steps.

Her style is supportive and encouraging. Marla seeks to create a calm space where people can talk through problems and try new ways of coping. She emphasizes clear, manageable steps rather than complex jargon.

In sessions she helps people identify realistic strategies for daily stress, relationships, parenting demands, and career-related decisions. She also supports coping after loss and works with people dealing with trauma histories or addiction concerns. Expect a steady, resource-focused approach that looks for small changes that add up.

Marla works from Georgia and conducts therapy in English. Before booking, confirm the current session options so you know how she is meeting with clients and can schedule at a time that fits your life.

Evidence-informed approaches and how they help online

Marla uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on building strengths and practical skills. A strengths-based approach looks for personal resources and past successes, then uses those to tackle current problems like stress, low self-esteem, or career decisions. This approach helps people notice what already works and try small, doable changes.

Another common element in her work is skill-based coping strategies for anxiety, anger, and mood concerns. These strategies teach concrete actions - such as breathing, problem-solving steps, and daily routines - that can reduce symptom impact and help with everyday functioning. They are useful for parenting challenges, workplace stress, and recovery from trauma or addiction.

Finding the right way of working is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them over time based on progress and changing needs.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions are offered. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit therapy into a busy day, shorten commute time, allow a quieter check-in during a work break, or remove the need to be on camera for every meeting. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep momentum between sessions and support steady progress.