Marla Anderson , LPC

Marla Anderson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Northeast Texas. She began her counseling career more than 15 years ago working as a school counselor and gradually transitioned into clinical practice. She started the move toward LPC work in 2018, splitting her time between schools and private practice, and completed that transition in June of 2021.

Marla has worked with people from age 3 through 73, supporting clients with stress and anxiety, addiction concerns, depression, and anger management, as well as focus areas like motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, collaborating with them to develop treatment plans tailored to their specific needs. Marla integrates techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy while also drawing on other counseling theories. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR - and includes this approach as an option for clients who may benefit from it.

Reaching out for help is often the hardest step, and Marla acknowledges the courage it takes to begin. She looks forward to partnering with clients as they work toward their goals and navigate life changes.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Marla Anderson uses a mix of evidence-informed approaches to meet different needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - it is often used for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns by helping clients develop practical coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness - it can be helpful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and problems with impulsivity. Marla is also trained in EMDR, a structured method that helps some people process distressing memories and reduce the emotional intensity those memories carry.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Marla works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means adjusting techniques over time and combining strategies when appropriate to support progress.

Online options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access care without traveling. These formats provide flexibility for scheduling, allow work with licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, and support ongoing communication between sessions when needed.