Marsha Carlton, LCSW, CSW

Marsha Carlton is a licensed social worker in Georgia with 13 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She brings a calm, compassionate approach and focuses on treating each person with respect and sensitivity while tailoring conversations and treatment plans to reflect individual needs and goals.

Marsha draws on a mix of evidence-informed techniques to support clients through life transitions, relationship struggles, and recovery from difficult experiences. She encourages practical steps toward greater well-being and works collaboratively to identify strategies that fit each person’s values and circumstances. Holding the credentials LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and CSW (a social work credential), Marsha applies her training to create a safe, empathic environment where clients can explore challenges and build resilience.

Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life can take courage, and Marsha is committed to supporting people through that process. She adapts the pace and focus of therapy to match what matters most to each client and looks forward to helping people make meaningful changes.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Marsha integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy into her online practice to help clients address emotional pain and relationship patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then to take values-driven action - it can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and low motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship experiences shape current patterns and helps people rebuild healthier connections and resolve issues like abandonment, codependency, or recurring relationship conflicts.

She approaches care collaboratively, recognizing that finding the right method is part of the therapeutic process. Marsha discusses goals and preferences with each client and adjusts techniques so therapy matches individual needs and life circumstances.

Online therapy with Marsha is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving clients flexibility to choose what fits their schedule and comfort. These options make it easier to maintain momentum during transitions, balance work and family demands, and access consistent support from a licensed professional without added travel time.