Marla Anderson, LPC

Marla Anderson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety. She speaks plainly and works with practical goals so clients can start feeling steadier. Her approach is warm and respectful, aimed at finding realistic steps that fit each person's life.

Marla began as a school counselor more than 15 years ago and transitioned into the LPC role in 2018. She moved fully into private practice in June 2021. Over the years she has worked with people across a broad age range and diverse concerns, bringing that experience to one-on-one sessions.

Her work addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, and self-esteem. She also helps people facing life changes, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and relationship and communication struggles. Marla combines straightforward talking, problem-solving, and skill-building so clients can try new ways of coping between sessions.

Marla draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy in her work. She discusses options with each person and tailors methods to the issues at hand.

She emphasizes collaboration and respect when planning treatment. Marla encourages small, manageable steps and supports people as they practice new skills. If someone wants to begin, she asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time to talk.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. The therapist offers empathy and acceptance, and the client leads the topics while the therapist supports their goals. This approach helps when someone needs a calm, steady space to talk through stress or life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is practical and action-oriented. It looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and uses exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can be useful for managing anxiety, anger, and motivation problems.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication. It is helpful when strong emotions, impulse control, or relationship conflicts get in the way of daily life.

Choosing an approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that seem to fit, and adjust over time. The client’s feedback helps shape which tools are prioritized.

Confirm the session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to schedule sessions around busy days, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use therapy tools and exercises between visits so progress can continue outside session time.