Marla Patterson , LPC

Marla Patterson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia. As an LPC she holds a state credential to provide professional counseling and works from a foundation of respect and kindness toward the people she serves.

Her sessions are designed to be supportive and encouraging, with attention to creating an environment where clients feel heard and understood. She emphasizes a strength-based orientation that highlights each person’s resourcefulness and resilience, helping clients build on their existing abilities to face current challenges.

Marla approaches counseling as a collaborative process. She partners with clients to identify needs, set realistic goals, and develop practical strategies for navigating life changes and stressors. Her style focuses on empowering individuals to draw on their strengths while exploring steps toward meaningful progress.

She provides care in English and integrates evidence-based therapeutic techniques into her work, tailoring the approach to each person’s situation and goals. Marla aims to offer a thoughtful, respectful space for people seeking support and growth.

Strength-Based and Evidence-Based Care Offered Online

Marla Patterson brings a strength-based approach to online therapy, focusing on a person’s existing resources and resilience and guiding clients to build practical strategies that address their current concerns. This approach is especially helpful for people coping with life transitions, stress, and relationship challenges.

She also incorporates evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each client’s needs. In practice this means using proven methods to help manage symptoms, improve coping skills, and support behavioral change while adapting interventions to the client’s goals and circumstances. In addition, Marla integrates coaching-oriented strategies when appropriate to focus on goal-setting and skill development.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Marla will work with each client to determine which combination of techniques best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible options that can fit different schedules and life situations and making it easier for clients to access consistent support from licensed professionals.