Marsha Nan Poland Cooper , LPCC

Marsha Nan Poland Cooper, who prefers to be called Nan, is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Kentucky with nine years of experience. She began her career in a clinic setting and provided therapy to clients connected with the school system before establishing a private practice five years ago, where she has continued to develop her approach to counseling.

Nan earned both a BA and an MAE from Western Kentucky University. She emphasizes collaborative work in sessions, inviting clients to take an active role in shaping goals and interventions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a frequent part of her work, and she often assigns brief homework between sessions to help clients practice new skills and reinforce progress.

Her practice focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and self-esteem concerns, depression, family and grief challenges, parenting and intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes. Nan blends practical strategies with client collaboration to support meaningful change over time.

Practical Approaches and Online Therapy Options

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, often called CBT, helps clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and the behaviors that follow. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and related challenges by teaching practical skills and small experiments to test new ways of thinking.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying strengths and building toward clear, attainable goals. This approach is action-oriented and useful for clients who want to focus on concrete steps to improve relationships, problem solving, and coping with life transitions.

Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Marsha Nan Poland Cooper works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts techniques over time based on what is most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to work with licensed professionals, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments, and allow continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult. For many people, the convenience and accessibility of remote sessions supports steady progress toward their goals.