- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
About Marla
Marla Johnson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, anger, relationship and parenting issues. Her practice also includes work related to addictions, grief, intimacy concerns, and coping with life changes.
Marla uses a client-centered approach that keeps the person's goals in focus. She combines that with solution-focused work to help people identify small, manageable steps forward. Sessions often include practical skills you can try between meetings rather than long lectures or abstract theory.
She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and change patterns that keep problems going. Mindfulness ideas are used to help with stress, sleep, and grounding after strong emotions. Motivational interviewing is part of her style when people are working through behavior change concerns like addictions.
Marla has substantial experience supporting people through trauma and abuse and with mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and chronic depression. She notes work with ADHD, attachment and family of origin issues, and with people navigating adoption, abandonment, or isolation.
Her background includes many years in varied practice settings with adults and young adults. The focus stays practical: name the problem, decide on a next step, and practice the tools that reduce reactivity and build clearer communication.
How Marla uses CBT, client-centered work, and mindfulness online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own goals and priorities. It means the therapist listens, reflects, and helps the person make choices that fit their life. This approach supports people who feel stuck or unsure about the next step.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that feed anger, anxiety, or low mood. Sessions teach ways to notice those patterns, test them, and try different responses that reduce reactivity and improve sleep and concentration.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding practices. These skills help with intense emotions, stress, and getting better sleep by shifting how a person responds when they feel overwhelmed.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences and will adjust the plan over time as needed.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists often use these benefits to keep progress consistent while addressing anger, stress, and related concerns.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, relationship strain, resentment, and frustration that shows up at home or work.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She practices client-centered and solution-focused methods, using practical steps and collaborative planning in sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 25 years of counseling experience across a range of clinical settings and client concerns.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and provides services based in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.