Therapist profile
Marla Patterson, LPC
Georgia
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Georgia / LPC005645
- NPI1700020807
- Experience14 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationGeorgia
About
- strength-based approach
- practical skills
- goal focused
About Marla
Marla Patterson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 14 years of experience. She focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related concerns, parenting, career struggles, bipolar and depression, coaching, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Sessions are offered in English.
Marla uses a strength-based approach that highlights a person’s existing resources and resilience. She works collaboratively with clients to talk through immediate problems and set achievable goals. Conversations are practical and straightforward, aimed at helping people manage frustration, rebuild trust in relationships, or reframe unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior.
In session she focuses on concrete skills and real-life adjustments rather than abstract theory. That can include identifying triggers for anger, practicing alternative responses, and building routines that reduce stress over time. She supports work on boundaries, communication, and day-to-day coping strategies.
Marla’s background is in behavioral health and mental health settings. Her LPC credential is listed for Georgia. She brings years of hands-on experience helping people navigate change and difficult emotions without promising quick fixes.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and session cost varies by location. Confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Marla describes her orientation as strength-based, which focuses on identifying what is already working in a person’s life and building from those strengths. In practice this means sessions include practical goal setting and review of small, doable steps that reduce anger and stress.She also uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address emotional regulation and behavior change. These approaches teach specific skills such as recognizing triggers, practicing alternative responses, and setting boundaries. They are useful for issues like workplace frustration, relationship conflict, and recurring worry.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. Marla will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process often starts with a short assessment and a conversation about what feels realistic in daily life.
The biography does not list session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit counseling into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly use online work to keep therapy practical and consistent with everyday routines.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger problems does she help with?
She helps people who snap at loved ones, get frustrated at work, or carry growing resentment. Anger is listed alongside stress, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses a strength-based approach that highlights a person’s resources and resilience. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than abstract discussion.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working in behavioral health and mental health settings. That background informs her practical approach to common concerns.
What credential and region is listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Georgia. Sessions are offered with that credential in mind.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and the practice uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during sign-up.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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