Marla Johnson

Marla Johnson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 25 years of experience. She works in a warm, nonjudgmental way and helps people talk through anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and major life transitions. Her style is straightforward and respectful, focused on what a person needs right now. Her approach is client-centered and solution-focused. That means she listens closely and helps clients identify practical next steps. She often uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to address patterns of thinking, mood, and behavior. Motivational interviewing can be part of sessions when someone is weighing change or struggling with habits. Marla’s background includes long experience with mood disorders, trauma and abuse, addictions, and parenting concerns. She has also supported people dealing with grief, intimacy questions, eating and sleeping difficulties, and the stress of life changes. Her work touches on attachment and family of origin issues, communication problems, and challenges related to ADHD and impulsivity. Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-oriented. Clients can expect clear conversation about what is getting in the way and small, achievable steps to try between meetings. She brings warmth and validation while helping people build skills they can use day to day. People planning to start can use the site process to match and schedule. Sessions are offered in English in Florida and Marla does not accept international clients.

How her approaches translate to online work

Marla uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques that translate well to remote sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, reflection, and building a trusting conversation so the person can clarify what matters. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful cycles; it often includes homework like thought records or behavior experiments.

She also brings mindfulness-informed tools that teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve sleep. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Marla collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and daily life, and she adjusts the plan as things change.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins between appointments. They also let people use short skill-building slots or longer deep-work sessions depending on their needs and availability.