- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- CBT and DBT tools
About Marla
Marla Majors is a Washington-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, family concerns, and depression. Her practice also addresses issues related to abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, and blended family dynamics.
Her approach is conversational and direct. Sessions focus on talk therapy and building practical skills. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools alongside a client-centered outlook to guide what happens in the room. That means the client's goals steer the work and the therapist offers structure and techniques that fit those goals.
Marla aims to keep sessions engaging and sometimes light. She uses humor alongside reflective conversation to help people notice patterns and try different responses. Sessions include both skills practice and talk about how family of origin patterns affect present choices and relationships.
Clinically, she draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and attachment-based ideas when they help clarify values or connection patterns. She will suggest exercises to test new behaviors, to change stressful cycles, or to improve communication. Practical tools and clear feedback are part of the process.
People who prefer a straightforward, interactive style may find this approach useful. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling details to make sure they fit your needs.
Therapeutic approaches used in remote sessions
Marla uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Attachment-Based Therapy as core approaches that inform online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaches practical strategies to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early family relationships shape expectations in current relationships and can help when family of origin patterns repeat in adulthood.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit best based on goals, preferences, and what comes up in early sessions. That collaborative process means techniques may be adjusted over time to better match what the client needs.
Confirm the current remote session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time so conversations can happen between other responsibilities. The focus remains on practical strategies, clearer communication, and noticing how family patterns play out in daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, family concerns, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, abandonment, adoption and foster care topics, and blended family issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and interactive, using humor and straightforward talk. Sessions mix skills practice with reflective conversation about family patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience providing mental health care in clinical settings.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Washington, and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session format options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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