Marla Carman , LMHC, LPC

Marla Carman is a licensed mental health professional with 21 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She holds LMHC and LPC credentials - LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - and is licensed in Florida and Arizona (FL LMHC MH9977, AZ LPC LPC-13114).

Marla works with a broad range of concerns including depression, addictions, family and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and caregiver stress, anger and self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on areas such as abandonment, body image, codependency, communication problems, family of origin issues, fertility and end-of-life concerns, first responder stress, and other complex life challenges.

Her clinical approach draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness practices to tailor treatment to each person's needs. Marla emphasizes practical coping skills, emotional awareness, and gradual steps toward meaningful change, working collaboratively to identify goals and approaches that fit each individual's values and circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Marla integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life. ACT combines mindfulness skills with behavioral strategies to reduce avoidance and increase psychological flexibility, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to teach practical coping tools. CBT is often applied to mood disorders, anxiety, and problems like sleep or eating concerns. When trauma is present, Marla may work with EMDR techniques aimed at reducing the intensity of traumatic memories and their emotional impact.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Marla collaborates with each person to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and pace, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Marla is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for varied schedules and needs. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods, life transitions, or when in-person visits are impractical, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver focused, goal-oriented support.