Marla Patterson , LPC

Marla Patterson, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Georgia with 14 years of experience in the behavioral and mental health field. As an LPC - which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - she brings a respectful, compassionate approach to each interaction and emphasizes creating a supportive environment where people can explore their concerns and goals.

Her work centers on a strength-based orientation that highlights an individual’s resilience and internal resources. Marla combines that perspective with evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people address stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem struggles, life transitions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related concerns, parenting and career challenges, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Throughout the therapeutic process she prioritizes collaboration, helping clients identify practical coping strategies and clear steps toward their objectives. Her sessions aim to be encouraging and solution-focused while honoring each person’s unique background and pace. Marla is focused on supporting meaningful change and helping people build on the strengths they already possess.

Strength-Based and Evidence-Based Care Delivered Online

Marla employs a strength-based approach that focuses on a person’s resilience and inner resources, helping them build on what already works in their life. She also uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques - practical methods supported by research - to address symptoms and teach coping skills for issues like anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. In addition, Marla integrates coaching-style strategies when helpful to set goals, develop action plans, and track progress in concrete ways.

Finding the right therapeutic method is part of the process. Marla collaborates with each person to identify which approaches match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts methods over time to best support progress. The therapeutic relationship is a partnership focused on practical steps and personal growth.

Online therapy with Marla offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter exchanges are possible through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.