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Marla Patterson, LPC

  • Experience14 years
  • LocationGeorgia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Marla

Marla Patterson is an LPC who supports people managing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, life transitions, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting and career issues, mood disorders including bipolar and depression, compassion fatigue, coaching needs, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She presents a strengths-based perspective that highlights each person’s resilience and existing resources while addressing immediate concerns and longer-term goals. Patterson creates a respectful, kind, and encouraging atmosphere tailored to each session so clients can explore challenges at their own pace.

Her practice centers on building a collaborative working relationship that identifies practical strategies and personal strengths to navigate change and improve day-to-day functioning. With 14 years of clinical experience as an LPC in Georgia, she draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a pragmatic, supportive stance to help clients move toward meaningful progress.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care



One common approach used in her practice is a strengths-based framework, which focuses on identifying personal resources and building on what already works. This method helps people facing stress, life transitions, or chronic difficulties by shifting attention toward practical skills and resilience. Another frequently used technique is evidence-based therapeutic work that targets symptoms and functioning through structured, goal-oriented strategies; these methods are helpful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and coping with mood fluctuations.

Finding the right approach is collaborative rather than prescriptive. The therapist will work with each person to clarify goals, review what strategies are most fitting, and adapt methods over time so care aligns with evolving needs and preferences. Clients and therapist decide together which techniques to prioritize based on progress and comfort.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats can make it easier to fit consistent sessions into a busy schedule, maintain momentum between meetings, and access therapeutic support from home or another convenient location. Licensed professionals can use these options to tailor pacing, frequency, and communication style to each client’s life and therapeutic goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Marla commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, life changes, relationship and family matters, trauma, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting, career challenges, bipolar and depression, coaching, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is strengths-based and collaborative, emphasizing respect, kindness, and an encouraging environment while focusing on clients' resourcefulness and resilience.
What level of experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor working in the behavioral health and mental health field.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is an LPC practicing in Georgia and holds the credential GA LPC LPC005645 as provided.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients can work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preferences and availability.
How are costs and billing handled?
Fees vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English

What Marla can help with

Marla Patterson works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, anger management, self esteem, and coping with life changes.

Experience and training

Marla is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Georgia.