Marla Patterson, LPC

Marla Patterson is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, and life changes. She also supports people coping with addictions, anger, low self-esteem, intimacy issues, parenting strain, work stress, bipolar mood concerns, depression, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Marla aims to meet people with respect and kindness in each session.

She practices in Georgia and has 14 years of experience as an LPC. In sessions she focuses on strengths and on the resources a person already has. That means looking for practical ways to use what’s already working and building on small steps that lead to change.

Marla creates a calm, encouraging space where people can talk through what feels hard. She listens for patterns, offers straightforward feedback, and helps set doable goals. The tone is collaborative rather than prescriptive, with attention to what the person wants to accomplish.

Sessions often involve learning coping skills, planning next steps, and checking progress over time. Marla uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on mood, behavior, and relationships. She frames challenges as opportunities to develop new habits and responses.

People who choose Marla can expect practical, respectful support aimed at clearer decisions and better daily functioning. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.

Approaches that guide online work and fit daily life

Marla uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and building strengths. One common approach emphasizes identifying existing strengths and applying them to current problems; this helps people find small, manageable steps toward better routines and decisions. Another approach centers on teaching coping skills for anxiety, stress, and mood swings such as relaxation techniques, pacing, and behavioral strategies to reduce harmful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marla will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they review what helps, adjust techniques as they go, and prioritize skills that fit everyday life.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, remove travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full in-person visit is difficult. It can also let someone choose sessions that match their comfort with video or audio and help therapy match a busy schedule.