Marla Carman, LMHC, LPC
- Trauma informed care
- Evidence based methods
- Online and phone sessions
About Marla Carman
Her work draws on a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, client-centered techniques, and mindfulness-based practices. Marla emphasizes building coping skills, improving communication, and fostering resilience during transitions such as career change, parenting shifts, caregiving, or loss. She also addresses clinical concerns like bipolar disorder, eating and sleep difficulties, anger, and compassion fatigue.
Marla’s practice pays attention to the impact of family of origin, abandonment, body image, and intimacy-related issues, and she offers support for people facing fertility, hospice or end-of-life caregiving, and first responder stress. She provides services in English and brings a strengths-based, collaborative stance aimed at helping clients identify values, increase agency, and pursue meaningful change.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Marla Carman have?
Marla Carman has 21 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Marla Carman a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LMHC and LPC. License details include FL LMHC MH9977 and AZ LPC LPC-13114.
In which languages does Marla Carman provide therapy?
Marla Carman provides therapy in English.
Where is Marla Carman located?
She is located in Arizona.
How can I work with Marla Carman as my therapist?
You can work with Marla Carman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Marla Carman work with international clients?
Marla Carman does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Marla Carman cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Marla Carman
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take steps toward those values while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach often used for trauma-related symptoms to help process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy, and Marla works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She integrates techniques as appropriate and adapts the pace and focus to each person’s situation.
Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity during life transitions, manage ongoing stressors, and practice skills between sessions, while allowing therapists and licensed professionals to tailor care to each client’s daily reality.