Marla Monk
Compassionate, experienced care for life’s challenges
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About
Marla Monk is a licensed social worker based in South Carolina who specializes in stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, life transitions, LGBT issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related concerns, parenting challenges, anger management, career difficulties, depression, and compassion fatigue.
She brings five years of clinical therapy experience and has worked with active duty military members, their families, and veterans. Her background includes roles in Marine and Family Programs where she served as a Prevention and Education Specialist and as a Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victim Advocate. She has also volunteered as a Command Ombudsman with the Navy and as a Key Volunteer with the Marine Corps in San Diego and Hawaii.
Marla completed a Master of Social Work at the University of Southern California in 2013, with a concentration in mental health and a sub-concentration in military and veteran services. She earned a Master of Arts in Human Services with a specialization in marriage and families from Liberty University in 2011 and a B.A. in Criminology from the University of New Mexico in 2001.
She holds licensure as a clinical social worker in California and as an independent clinical social worker in South Carolina. Her therapeutic training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy, which she uses to support individuals, couples, and families navigating difficult experiences.
- Location:
- South Carolina, United States
- Years Experience:
- 5
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Coping with life changes, Relationship, Relationship, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Adoption, Anger, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Control issues, Depression, Divorce, Domestic violence, Family, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Foster care, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, LGBT, Parenting, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Separation, Sexual trauma, Veterans, Women’s issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: CA LCSW 88007, SC LISW-CP 14794
- NPI Number: 1508320417
- License: LCSW (California) #88007 exp 2027-02-28 • LISW-CP (South Carolina) #14794 exp 2026-12-31 • LCSW (Virginia) #0904015471 exp 2026-06-30
Is Online Therapy the Right Fit for Your Needs?
Many people wonder whether remote therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or adjusting to life changes, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person care for most typical issues.
One of the main benefits is flexibility - clients can choose the format that works best for them, whether that is video sessions, phone calls, live chat, or in-app messaging. That flexibility makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to maintain consistency over time.
Therapy offered online is provided by licensed professionals, and it is possible to change therapists if someone feels a different fit would be more helpful. For many people, remote therapy provides an accessible and effective way to address everyday mental health and relationship concerns.
How much experience does Marla Monk have?
Marla Monk has 5 years of experience in providing therapy services.
Is Marla Monk a licensed therapist?
Yes, Marla Monk is a licensed therapist with CA LCSW 88007, SC LISW-CP 14794.
In which languages does Marla Monk provide therapy?
Marla Monk provides therapy in English.
Where is Marla Monk located?
Marla Monk is located in South Carolina.
How can I work with Marla Monk as my therapist?
You can work with Marla Monk through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.
How much does therapy with Marla Monk 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 Marla Monk is straightforward. 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.