Marla Gentile
Experienced support for anxiety, trauma, and life transitions
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About
Marla Gentile is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with 40 years of experience supporting people through stressful and emotionally demanding seasons of life. She works with adults navigating stress and anxiety, the effects of trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and major life changes, and she also has experience helping those affected by compassion fatigue.
Her style is grounded in respect for each client’s perspective, with an emphasis on personal strengths and the insight clients already carry about their own lives. Marla Gentile approaches therapy as a supportive partnership that helps clients make sense of what they have been through, identify what is getting in the way, and build practical ways to move forward. She is based in California and provides therapy in English.
Her style is grounded in respect for each client’s perspective, with an emphasis on personal strengths and the insight clients already carry about their own lives. Marla Gentile approaches therapy as a supportive partnership that helps clients make sense of what they have been through, identify what is getting in the way, and build practical ways to move forward. She is based in California and provides therapy in English.
- Location:
- California, United States
- Years Experience:
- 40
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue
Other areas of experience: Relationship issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Cancer, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: SC LPC 11440, CA LPCC 9792
- NPI Number: 1750722005
- License: LPCC (California), LCMHC (North Carolina), LMHC (Florida), LPC (South Carolina)
Therapeutic Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care
Marla Gentile draws from several evidence-informed approaches that can be effective in an online setting, especially for concerns like stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns can shape current connections, trust, and emotional safety. It can be helpful for people working through relationship stress, intimacy concerns, abandonment themes, or recurring feelings of disconnection.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured approach often used to help clients process distressing experiences and reduce the intensity of painful memories. It can be a good fit for people impacted by trauma, abuse, or overwhelming life events who want a focused way to work through what still feels “stuck.”
Mindfulness Therapy supports building steadier attention and a different relationship with thoughts and emotions. This approach can be useful for anxiety, stress, compassion fatigue, and coping during change by strengthening present-moment skills and self-awareness.
Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Marla Gentile collaborates with clients to identify what fits best based on goals, preferences, and what feels most supportive over time.
Online therapy offers flexible options, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to get consistent support from home, while traveling, or around a busy schedule.
How much experience does Marla Gentile have?
Marla Gentile has 40 years of professional experience providing therapy and supporting clients through concerns like stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and major life changes.
Is Marla Gentile a licensed therapist?
Yes. Marla Gentile holds the credentials LPC and LPCC. License details include SC LPC 11440 and CA LPCC 9792.
In which languages does Marla Gentile provide therapy?
Marla Gentile provides therapy in English.
Where is Marla Gentile located?
Marla Gentile is located in California.
How can I work with Marla Gentile as my therapist?
Sessions with Marla Gentile are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that best fits their needs and schedule.
Does Marla Gentile work with international clients?
Yes. Marla Gentile works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Marla Gentile cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.