Marla Monk, LCSW, LISW-CP
Licensed social worker for trauma and relationships
- Trauma and grief
- Couples and families
- Military and veteran support
About Marla Monk
Marla Monk is a licensed clinical social worker who brings focused care to people navigating trauma, relationships, grief, and life transitions. She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials - professional licenses that indicate she is authorized to provide clinical social work services in California and South Carolina - and has five years of hands-on experience in the mental health and social work field. Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, caregiver strain, and compassion fatigue.
Marla has worked with active duty service members, veterans, and their families, and has served in roles within Marine and Family Programs where prevention, education, and victim advocacy were central. She has experience supporting people impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault and has volunteered in community support roles connected to military families in locations such as San Diego and Hawaii. Those experiences inform her compassionate, practical approach to working with individuals, couples, and families.
Her clinical background includes training in Cognitive Behavioral techniques, trauma-focused interventions, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Gottman Method couples therapy. Marla integrates evidence-informed strategies with client-centered principles to help clients build coping skills, improve communication, and move toward healthier relationships and emotional balance.
Marla has worked with active duty service members, veterans, and their families, and has served in roles within Marine and Family Programs where prevention, education, and victim advocacy were central. She has experience supporting people impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault and has volunteered in community support roles connected to military families in locations such as San Diego and Hawaii. Those experiences inform her compassionate, practical approach to working with individuals, couples, and families.
Her clinical background includes training in Cognitive Behavioral techniques, trauma-focused interventions, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Gottman Method couples therapy. Marla integrates evidence-informed strategies with client-centered principles to help clients build coping skills, improve communication, and move toward healthier relationships and emotional balance.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Marla Monk have?
Marla Monk has 5 years of experience.
Is Marla Monk a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LCSW and LISW-CP. Her licenses are listed as CA LCSW 88007 and SC LISW-CP 14794.
In which languages does Marla Monk provide therapy?
Marla Monk provides therapy in English.
Where is Marla Monk located?
Marla Monk is located in South Carolina.
How can I work with Marla Monk as my therapist?
You can work with Marla Monk through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Marla Monk work with international clients?
Marla Monk does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Marla Monk 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 with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Marla Monk
Marla Monk draws from several well-established approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to improve daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges. The Gottman Method is a research-informed approach for couples that concentrates on improving communication, resolving conflict, and rebuilding trust to strengthen relationship connection.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Marla works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. Together they explore what feels most useful and make adjustments as needs evolve.
Online therapy options include video sessions, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, support continuity of care during life changes, and allow clients to choose the way of communicating that best fits their needs.