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Marlo Floyd

Marlo Floyd, LPC

Therapist in Arkansas · 23+ years of experience

Practical, compassionate counseling for life stressors

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Mindfulness and skills
  • Faith-respecting approach

About Marlo

Marlo Floyd is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Arkansas who supports people managing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, and related concerns. She frames care around everyday challenges so parents and busy adults can find practical ways to feel steadier. Her background spans 23 years in the field and she brings a compassionate, nonjudgmental presence to sessions.

She combines talk therapy with mindfulness practices and elements drawn from spiritual perspectives when clients request them. Marlo uses tools to help people notice unhelpful thinking, build new habits, and manage strong emotions like anger or panic. She also uses behavioral strategies to address substance use and motivation challenges.

Clients can expect a warm, strength-focused approach that balances practical skills with attention to personal values. Marlo emphasizes learning life skills, changing unwanted habits, and strengthening self-esteem through steady, incremental steps. She describes her style as commonsense and grounded, with room for humor when it helps the work.

Her experience includes work with mood disorders, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting stress, and addiction concerns. She respects each person’s spiritual or faith background and will incorporate a client’s source of inspiration when desired. Marlo focuses on helping people move toward greater self-confidence, forgiveness, and healthier relationships.

People considering therapy are invited to think about current struggles and goals before an initial visit. Marlo aims to help clients identify practical first steps and to build skills that fit day-to-day life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

23+ years

Credentials

Arkansas

Languages

English

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s perspective. The therapist provides acceptance and reflection to help people clarify goals and feel heard, which can be useful for stress and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches straightforward skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and build new habits, which often helps with anxiety and low mood.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It can be helpful when strong emotions, anger, or relational conflicts make daily life harder.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences and may blend techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy can make fitting sessions into a busy week easier and reduce travel time. It also allows shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and makes it simpler to continue care after life changes. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current online or in-person options before booking so you can pick what works best for your routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Marlo address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, parenting strain, and related concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

The approach is warm and commonsense, mixing talk therapy, mindfulness, and practical skill-building with attention to a person’s strengths and values.

What experience does she bring?

Marlo has 23 years of experience working in counseling and related settings with a wide range of life and mental health challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arkansas and holds the designation AR LPC.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Marlo?

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