How Marla works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Indiana
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Marla
Marla Stamm is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 12 years of experience supporting adults through stressful life moments. She practices in Indiana and helps people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, relationship strain, and other challenges. Marla uses straightforward, goal-focused work to help people move forward.
Marla emphasizes a client-centered approach. She listens first, then helps set clear, realistic goals. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings.
Background and approach
Progress is checked regularly so plans can be adjusted as needed. She often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when strong emotions and regulation are a concern.
Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck about making changes. Marla also incorporates mindfulness strategies to help people calm their minds and reduce reactivity. She supports work on attachment and communication problems that often underlie recurring conflicts.
Her style is direct, warm, and focused on what will make life easier in daily routines. People come to Marla for help with grief, career stress, self-esteem, panic attacks, and compassion fatigue among other issues. She works collaboratively to build a plan that fits each person’s needs and circumstances.
What Marla works with
Everything Marla lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Marla's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Marla lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s priorities and pace. The therapist listens closely and helps set goals that feel manageable, which can make online sessions feel immediately relevant and practical.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot thoughts and habits that worsen mood or anxiety. Online CBT often uses brief exercises and homework between meetings to build new patterns over time.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved communication. Those skills translate well to remote sessions, where practice and coaching can happen in short, focused meetings.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan together so it fits preferences and needs. That collaboration continues throughout care so methods can shift if something isn’t working.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people share between meetings, keep momentum, and fit support into busy days. Together these options make it easier to keep a steady therapy routine while using the approaches described above.
Questions people ask about Marla
What concerns does Marla commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, grief, relationship issues, career strain, and related concerns like panic attacks and low self-esteem.
What is her general approach to therapy?
Her work is client-centered and practical. She helps people set clear goals, practices skills between sessions, and revisits progress regularly.
How much experience does she have?
Marla has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats does Marla offer?
She meets with people by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions based on the therapist’s availability.