Marlana Cannata, LPC

Marlana Cannata is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey with 25 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and major life transitions. She focuses on building on each person’s strengths and works from the belief that individuals are the experts on their own stories, guiding them to discover resources and strategies that support lasting change.

Marlana has worked with clients facing motivation challenges, social anxiety and phobia, feelings of isolation and loneliness, and the search for greater self-love and confidence. Her approach emphasizes practical tools for coping and emotional regulation, with attention to the life circumstances that contribute to distress. She supports clients through the courageous step of seeking a more fulfilling and happier life and offers steady, compassionate guidance throughout that process.

As an LPC, Marlana holds state licensure in New Jersey - NJ LPC 37PC00014200 - which reflects her professional qualification to provide counseling services. Prospective clients can expect a collaborative relationship focused on clear goals, skill building, and personalized care tailored to their needs and preferences.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Support

Many of Marlana’s interventions draw from evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skills and real-world change. One approach emphasizes identifying and reframing unhelpful thoughts so clients can see problems from different perspectives and reduce anxious or low-mood thinking. Another approach centers on skills training for stress management and coping with life changes, teaching breath work, activity planning, and other tools to improve daily functioning. A third strand of work supports addiction recovery by strengthening motivation, building healthier routines, and developing relapse-prevention strategies tailored to the person’s goals.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Marlana collaborates with each client to assess needs, set clear goals, and adjust techniques over time so the work aligns with the client’s values and preferences.

Online therapy with Marlana is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These options offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other commitments and make it possible to maintain consistent progress without frequent in-person visits.