Marlea Major , LMHC, LPC

Marlea Major is a licensed counselor who brings a blend of clinical training and extensive first responder experience to her therapeutic work. She is credentialed as an LMHC and an LPC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor - and has ten years of experience practicing as a mental health clinician, along with more than twenty years serving as a first responder in military and local agencies. That background informs her understanding of occupational stress, trauma, and the emotional demands placed on service members and emergency personnel.

She has also worked for many years with foster children and the families who care for them, gaining insight into the distinct challenges and individualized needs these families face. Her clinical work spans children through adults and addresses anxiety, post-traumatic stress, parenting difficulties, career concerns, addictions, depression, sleep problems, anger, ADHD, and a variety of trauma related to physical or emotional abuse.

Colleagues describe her style as warm and empathetic, and she emphasizes treating each person with respect, compassion, and dignity without relying on stigmatizing labels. Her approach integrates person-centered care, psychoeducation, existential perspectives, and cognitive behavioral techniques with a focus on empowering individuals to regain a sense of agency in their lives. She affirms the importance of taking initial steps toward change and views therapy as a collaborative process when a therapeutic relationship is established.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Marlea Major uses client-centered therapy to build a collaborative, respectful relationship in which the individual s experiences and goals guide the process. This approach helps people who need supportive, empathic space to explore identity, parenting challenges, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is employed to identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, often addressing anxiety, depression, panic, and sleep difficulties with practical strategies. Existential therapy is also part of her work, inviting reflection on meaning, values, and life transitions to support coping with grief, career shifts, and major life changes.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the treatment journey. Marlea works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting techniques as the work evolves. This collaborative process helps tailor therapy to each person s circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, individuals can access support from locations that suit their schedules and needs. These options can make it easier to maintain consistent care around work, family, and other responsibilities while working toward personal goals.