Marsha Carlton , LCSW, CSW

Marsha Carlton is a Georgia-licensed social worker with 13 years of professional experience helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and challenges with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She holds LCSW and CSW credentials - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CSW denotes Clinical Social Worker - and brings a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach to each therapeutic relationship.

Marsha emphasizes tailored care, shaping conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person's unique history, needs, and goals. She draws on evidence-informed methods to support clients through difficult life transitions, relationship and family concerns, substance use issues, and the emotional aftermath of loss or traumatic events. Her focus is on building practical coping skills, strengthening self-understanding, and fostering resilience so clients can move toward more fulfilling day-to-day living.

Beginning therapy can feel daunting, and Marsha acknowledges the courage it takes to reach out. She aims to offer steady, collaborative support that honors individual pace and priorities, meeting people where they are and helping them explore realistic steps toward positive change.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT helps clients clarify personal values and take committed action despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is often useful for persistent anxiety, stress, and problems with motivation by focusing on meaningful behavior rather than trying to eliminate uncomfortable experience.)

Attachment-Based Therapy centers on understanding how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and emotional responses. It can help with attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and challenges in close relationships by exploring relational patterns and building healthier interpersonal strategies.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes through practical skills and structured interventions.

Finding the right approach is a shared process - Marsha will work collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she will adapt strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - making it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules, stay connected during transitions, and access support from home or while traveling. These options expand access to care and allow clients to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable and effective for their circumstances.