Marsha Nan Poland Cooper , LPCC

Marsha Nan Poland Cooper, LPCC, prefers to be called Nan and brings nine years of professional counseling experience to her work. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in Education from Western Kentucky University, and LPCC stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Nan began her career in a clinic setting and provided therapy to clients in the school system before establishing a private practice five years ago, where she continues to focus on helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, relationships, depression, parenting challenges, grief, and other life transitions.

Nan believes clients should play an active role in their therapy and works collaboratively to set goals and track progress. She relies heavily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a practical approach that links thoughts, feelings, and behaviors - and also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients identify concrete steps toward change. She commonly assigns brief between-session exercises or homework to reinforce skills and encourage real-world practice. In sessions she blends structured techniques with a warm, straightforward style to support clients as they work toward clearer priorities, healthier relationships, and greater emotional balance.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is practical and skill-based, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and social worries by teaching strategies to reframe thinking and build coping skills.

Solution-Focused Therapy centers on identifying strengths and small, achievable steps toward a preferred future. It helps clients clarify goals, notice progress, and apply concrete actions to relationships, life transitions, or specific challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Marsha Nan Poland Cooper works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and pace, and adjusts techniques as progress unfolds so therapy stays focused and relevant.

Online therapy with this practice offers flexible access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working with a licensed professional.