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Marla Johnson, LMHC

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Marla

Marla Johnson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 25 years of clinical experience who practices in Florida. She emphasizes a client-centered, solution-focused stance that helps clients explore goals and build practical strategies.

Background and approach

Marla seeks to create a warm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where people can express themselves and discover their own answers, and she brings validation and empathy to each session.

Over her career she has worked with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, grief, sleeping and eating problems, bipolar and mood disorders, and ADHD.

Her additional focus areas include attachment and family of origin issues, adoption and foster care matters, autism and Asperger syndrome, impulsivity and intellectual disability, and other challenges that affect daily functioning and life purpose. Marla blends client-centered work with evidence-based tools to support change.

She uses techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods to tailor care to individual needs. Prospective clients in Florida who are interested in starting therapy can reach out to learn about session options and scheduling.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Marla commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in her practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on providing empathy, acceptance, and support so clients can explore feelings and values at their own pace; this approach is useful for concerns like low self-esteem, grief, or relationship struggles. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, mood symptoms, impulsivity, and issues like sleeping or eating problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative work between client and therapist. She will listen to a client's goals, preferences, and life context and then combine rapport-building, CBT techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, or solution-focused strategies as appropriate to create a tailored plan together.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice new skills between sessions, and access support from home or other convenient locations while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Marla address?
She works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, grief, sleeping and eating difficulties, bipolar and mood disorders, and ADHD among other areas.
How would you describe Marla's therapeutic style?
The approach is primarily client-centered and solution-focused, with an emphasis on warmth, validation, and helping clients uncover their own answers while building practical strategies.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has 25 years of counseling experience across a wide variety of presenting concerns and populations, and has most recently focused attention on depression and anxiety in teens and young adults.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is licensed as an LMHC in Florida and holds the credential FL LMHC MH4583. Her practice is based in Florida.
Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for appointments?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

What Marla can help with

Marla Johnson works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and depression.

Marla works with teens and young adults with depression and anxiety.

How Marla approaches therapy

Marla's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Marla is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida, with 25 years of clinical experience.