Marla Voss, LCSW, LISW

Marla Voss is a licensed clinical social worker who brings a compassionate, person-centered approach to therapy for adults. She holds advanced social work licensure as an LCSW and an LISW - credentials that indicate specialized training and authorization to provide clinical therapy. Marla has experience treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief, and the emotional impacts of chronic illness and physical health concerns, and she works with adults aged 18 and older.

Her clinical style emphasizes respect, warmth, and strengths-based collaboration. She draws on evidence-informed methods including cognitive-behavioral techniques and emotionally focused strategies, and integrates mindfulness where helpful to support insight, symptom relief, and improved daily functioning. Marla aims for each session to leave people feeling heard and understood, and she partners with clients to design treatment goals that reflect their unique needs and priorities.

Her background includes work in community agencies, private practice, and healthcare settings, beginning in hospital care. Marla makes herself available to respond to messages within 24 hours on her scheduled days, which are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Wednesdays from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm. She is not available for appointments or messaging on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays. Marla provides services in English only and is currently accepting clients in the states where she is licensed.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Marla uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients set the pace and focus of sessions; this approach helps people build insight, self-compassion, and personalized goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns and to develop practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety and depression. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on understanding and shifting emotional responses, which can be especially helpful for processing grief, trauma, or relationship struggles.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Marla works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors treatment plans so that different techniques can be mixed as appropriate, and she regularly checks in to adjust direction as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Marla offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate varying schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals across different settings, helping clients maintain momentum between sessions and integrate therapeutic work into everyday life.