Marla Anderson, LPC

Marla Anderson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas. She brings seven years as an LPC alongside earlier work as a school counselor, and she helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, or low self-esteem.

She focuses on practical, down-to-earth care. Sessions center on clear goals, skills practice, and problem-solving that fit each person’s daily life. Marla uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help people change unhelpful patterns and handle emotions more effectively.

Marla also works with people facing major life changes such as divorce, blended family issues, adoption and foster care concerns, caregiver strain, chronic illness, cancer, and separation or abandonment worries. She addresses relationship challenges like communication problems, commitment and control issues, and codependency. Substance use and eating or food-related issues are additional areas she supports.

Her background includes many years in school settings before moving fully into LPC practice in 2021. That history gives her experience supporting a wide age range and handling practical problems that affect everyday routines. She aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while working together to build a plan that fits individual needs.

People who choose Marla can expect straightforward conversations, homework-style skill building, and a focus on real-world changes. She encourages small steps that add up to lasting shifts in mood, behavior, and relationships.

How Marla’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the person sets the pace and goals. It helps when someone needs a listening space to sort out feelings and choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change patterns. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress because it gives concrete tools to try between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication skills. It helps people manage strong emotions and improve interactions with others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into life by cutting travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or letting someone choose a quieter time of day. Licensed professionals use these approaches to provide focused, goal-oriented work that fits everyday schedules.