Marla Anderson, LPC

Marla Anderson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who uses practical, hands-on approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, and life changes. She keeps sessions focused and straightforward so parents can quickly understand next steps. Marla combines clear tools with calm support to help people move past overwhelm and regain confidence.

Marla began her counseling work over a decade ago as a school counselor and transitioned to an LPC role in 2018. She moved fully into clinical practice in 2021 and brings seven years as an LPC alongside earlier experience in schools. That mix gives her familiarity with a wide range of life stages and common everyday pressures.

Her practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, dialectical behavior approaches, and client-centered techniques. She uses simple exercises people can use between sessions to manage anxiety, improve coping, and change unhelpful patterns. Marla also offers EMDR for people who have trauma-related memories that interfere with daily life.

Marla often helps people struggling with addictions, anger, low self-esteem, communication problems, and adjustment after separation or major illness. She also supports parents facing blended family challenges, caregiving stress, and issues related to adoption and attachment. Sessions are aimed at clear goals and small, steady steps toward change.

Her style is respectful and solution-focused. Marla works collaboratively to build a plan that fits each person's needs and pace. She encourages practical homework and regular check-ins to track progress and adjust the approach as needed.

Practical approaches for online care

Marla often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. CBT emphasizes concrete exercises and short, goal-oriented tasks that translate well to online sessions.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on listening and building trust so people feel heard and understood. This approach helps when someone needs space to process feelings and decide what changes matter most. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are used for emotion regulation and stress tolerance, offering skills for managing intense feelings and improving communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marla collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. She adapts techniques over time based on what is helping and what needs adjustment.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are helpful for in-depth conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a break in a busy day. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or sharing quick coping tools between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, school, and family demands.