Marla Voss, LCSW, LISW

Marla Voss is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) who offers help to adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life changes. She works with people coping with trauma, addictions, anger, career challenges, mood disorders, and compassion fatigue. Marla focuses on clear, practical steps and a calm, respectful presence in sessions.

Her style centers on the person in front of her. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) ideas alongside client-centered and attachment-informed approaches. Sessions aim to help clients set realistic goals, learn new ways of thinking, and practice skills that ease daily strain.

Marla draws on 14 years of clinical experience and three decades working in healthcare settings that began in a hospital. That background informs her work with people managing chronic illness, cancer, pain, and end-of-life concerns. She has also worked in community agencies and private practice, which widened her experience with varied life challenges.

She describes the therapeutic relationship as warm and respectful. Marla prioritizes listening so people feel heard and understood. Together she and the client identify steps to reduce symptoms, improve function, or find greater meaning in life.

Sessions are offered in English and delivered online in Wisconsin. Marla communicates on weekdays during posted hours and aims to reply to messages within 24 hours on days she is available. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.

How Marla's Approaches Work Online

The practice blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and attachment-informed work with a client-centered stance. CBT focuses on spotting and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-based approaches look at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and emotional responses, useful for relationship issues, loneliness, and managing intense emotions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, respect, and following the client's pace to build trust and clarity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marla collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time, checking in about what helps and what to change so the plan fits the individual.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports quicker check-ins, and text-based messaging can suit brief updates or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep progress steady without extra travel.