- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Marla
Marla Moreno is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon with eight years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, bipolar concerns, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, and life transitions. Marla also addresses related problems like communication breakdowns, control issues, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach blends practical techniques and mindful awareness. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing skills, narrative ideas, solution-focused steps, and mindfulness to help people notice their thoughts and actions. Sessions focus on learning clearer ways to communicate and on recognizing choices that affect daily feelings and behavior.
Marla keeps things direct and straightforward in sessions. She helps clients set concrete goals and creates simple plans to reach them. That can mean practicing different responses to anger, trying new coping steps for anxiety, or shifting habits that feed low self-esteem.
She often uses short exercises and conversational work rather than long lectures. People who prefer hands-on tools and clear feedback may find her style useful. Marla explains strategies in plain language and practices techniques that can be tried between appointments.
Her clinical focus also includes trauma-related issues, process addictions, veteran and armed forces concerns, and difficulties tied to divorce or infidelity. She works with adults aged 18 to 75, helping them build skills to manage emotions and improve day-to-day relationships.
How Marla Uses Approaches Online
Marla often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy when working with anger and anxiety. CBT focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing them with real-life experiments to reduce reactivity and change problem behaviors. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention to present-moment experience and simple breathing or body-based practices to reduce escalation and increase calm.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people weigh choices and find internal reasons to change. That approach is short and conversational and works well when someone feels stuck by conflicting goals or habits. Together with the client she figures out which strategies to try first and adjusts them as progress is made.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins on a break, and let people practice mindful grounding at home before returning to daily tasks. Therapists and licensed professionals adapt techniques like CBT worksheets, brief mindfulness exercises, and motivational conversations to remote visits so clients can use skills between appointments.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, bipolar concerns, low self-esteem, ADHD, and life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, control issues, trauma-related concerns, and process addictions.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and practical. She uses brief exercises, conversational work, and tools to practice between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She has eight years of experience working as a counselor and therapist in clinical settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oregon.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and 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.