Marla Voss , LCSW, LISW

Marla Voss is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Independent Social Worker who brings years of direct mental health experience to adults aged 18 and older. She holds the credentials LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker), which indicate advanced social work training and independent clinical practice authority. Her clinical work addresses a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief, and coping with chronic illness or other physical health challenges.

She approaches the therapeutic relationship with sensitivity and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds, emphasizing compassion, warmth, and a strengths-based, person-centered style. Her practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and mindfulness techniques to help clients build insight, reduce symptoms, and improve day-to-day functioning. Treatment plans are tailored to each individual, with collaborative goal-setting that reflects the unique needs and preferences of the person seeking support.

Marla’s professional background includes work in community agencies, private practice, and a long history in healthcare settings, beginning in a hospital and totaling three decades of experience in health-related work. She aims to respond to messages within 24 hours on her scheduled days of availability. Her typical hours are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Wednesdays from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm. She is not available on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays for appointments or messages. Marla provides services in English only and does not speak other languages.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Marla uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the person’s priorities guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and building on individual strengths to address issues like grief, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often used to reduce anxiety, manage mood symptoms, and develop practical coping skills. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on emotional experience and attachment needs, which can be especially useful for processing trauma, improving relationships, and resolving intense emotional states.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Marla collaborates with each person to determine which methods align best with their goals, needs, and preferences. The work is tailored step by step so clients can experiment with different techniques and find what helps them most.

Online therapy offers flexible options for connecting with licensed professionals, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during health or mobility challenges, and access consistent support from wherever the client is located within the therapist’s service area.