- CBT use
- Solution focused
- homework given
About Marsha
Marsha Nan Poland Cooper is a Kentucky LPCC with nine years of clinical experience. She goes by Nan and works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, parenting, grief, and anger. Nan emphasizes practical work in sessions and encourages people to take an active role in change.
Nan began in a clinic setting and worked with clients connected to the school system early in her career. She opened a private practice five years ago after earning a BA and a Master of Arts in Education from Western Kentucky University. Those years in clinics and schools shaped how she structures sessions now.
Her approach leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to highlight small, achievable steps that move a person forward. In sessions she often suggests short exercises or homework to reinforce what was discussed.
Nan describes therapy as collaborative. She works with people to set clear goals and tests practical strategies in everyday life. For someone struggling with recurring anger, she helps identify patterns that lead to outbursts and tries techniques to reduce their frequency and intensity.
Sessions are straightforward and task-oriented. People can expect direct conversations about what is happening now and specific tools to try between meetings. Nan draws on her clinic and school experience to keep work grounded and usable in real life.
How CBT and Solution-Focused Work for Anger Online
Nan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people see how thoughts and reactions fuel anger. CBT breaks situations into thoughts, feelings, and actions, then tests different responses to reduce reactivity. Solution-Focused Therapy narrows attention to small, practical changes and short-term goals that show immediate progress.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with the client to pick techniques that match the person's goals, preferences, and daily life. Sessions mix discussion and exercises so the client can try techniques between meetings and report what worked.
Confirm the session formats before booking since the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow quicker check-ins, and reduce travel time. Depending on the format offered, a session can be used for focused skill practice, reviewing homework, or planning concrete steps to manage anger in specific situations.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting concerns, grief, anger, and related struggles such as codependency and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
She emphasizes active participation and practical steps, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to target thoughts, behaviors, and small change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience, including work in clinic settings and therapy connected to the school system before starting a private practice five years ago.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPCC credential and is a Kentucky LPCC practicing in Kentucky.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does her pricing work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try sessions?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.