Marla Carman

Marla Carman has worked in the mental health field since 2005 and brings 21 years of professional experience to her practice. She earned a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling (MAPC) and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (BA) from Ottawa University, and holds two Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) credentials in Clinical Counseling and in Trauma, Abuse and Deprivation.

She maintains national and telehealth credentials as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH). Marla is licensed in Florida as an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor - MH9977) and in Arizona as an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC-13114).

Marla has training in several therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, brief solution-focused therapy, TIR, and EMDR. She works with adolescents and adults in individual, group, and couples settings, supporting people who want to manage stress, anxiety, and depression and build healthier relationships with themselves and others.

Her clinical focus includes the treatment and healing of trauma and abuse, including PTSD, using trauma-reducing therapies. She has experience addressing spiritual concerns, self-empowerment, self-esteem, personal growth, transitions, and life changes.

Marla has worked with diverse populations and cultural backgrounds, including military members and their families, adolescents, people experiencing homelessness, veterans, individuals with serious mental illness, and women, as well as anyone seeking growth, healing, and empowerment. She has also taught classes, led workshops, facilitated groups, and delivered presentations.

Grounded in a strength-based perspective, Marla believes that when people have choices and the emotional energy to act on them, meaningful change can occur. She aims to provide a comfortable, gentle therapeutic environment that encourages clients to become the best version of themselves without feeling pushed.