Marla Anderson, LPC

Marla Anderson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Northeast Texas who brings a long history of work in educational and clinical settings to her practice. She began her counseling career as a school counselor more than 15 years ago and transitioned toward licensure in 2018, balancing school-based work with private practice before fully moving into her LPC role in June 2021. Over the course of her career she has supported people ranging in age from 3 to 73, offering services for a wide variety of concerns.

Her clinical focus includes stress and anxiety, addictions, depression, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She also addresses issues related to abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication and control issues, relationship challenges such as divorce and separation, domestic violence, and eating or substance-related concerns. Marla uses techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) along with other counseling theories, and she is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Marla approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and collaborates with clients to develop individualized treatment plans that reflect their unique needs. She understands that reaching out for help can be difficult and honors the courage it takes to begin that process.

Online therapeutic approaches offered by Marla Anderson

Marla uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, or low mood. CBT is practical and skill-oriented, helping clients develop tools to manage symptoms and tackle specific problems.

She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques, which emphasize emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. DBT can be especially useful for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive behaviors.

Additionally, Marla is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, an approach that can help process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact. EMDR is often used for trauma-related concerns and other experiences that continue to cause difficulty.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Marla works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and needs, and she adjusts techniques over time to find the best fit. Clients and therapist determine together which methods will be most helpful.

Online therapy with Marla is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules. These options make it easier to access care from home, during work breaks, or while traveling, and they allow therapists to tailor sessions to each client’s lifestyle and communication preferences.