Marla Carman, LMHC, LPC

Arizona · 21 years in practice

Marla Carman uses a mix of practical therapies to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, grief, and mood concerns.

License and registration

LPC, Arizona: LPC-13114 · expires October 2026
LMHC, Florida: MH9977 · expires March 2027
LMHC, Washington: LH61364554 · expires April 2026
NPI: 1083949523 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 21
Languages: English

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About Marla

Marla Carman uses a mix of practical therapies to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, grief, and mood concerns. She combines talk-based work with focused techniques so people feel more in control of daily life. Marla holds both LMHC and LPC credentials and brings 21 years of clinical experience in Arizona.

Her sessions are grounded in approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and EMDR for trauma processing.

Background and approach

She helps clients identify patterns that keep them stuck and then practices new skills together to change those patterns. Meetings are straightforward and paced to each person's comfort level. Marla also draws on client-centered and mindfulness methods to strengthen self-awareness and reduce reactivity.

That can look like learning to notice difficult thoughts, trying small behavioral changes, and building clearer communication in relationships. She pays attention to practical goals such as sleep, eating, and daily routines when those areas are affected. Over her career she has supported people coping with addictions, career strain, caregiving stress, compassion fatigue, and complex family or intimacy issues.

She also addresses concerns such as body image, abandonment, fertility stress, and end-of-life topics. Marla works to make therapy useful and tied to what matters most in a person's life. People meet with her by video, phone, chat, or messaging depending on what fits their schedule.

Starting is simple: complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session based on availability.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Marla lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Addictions
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Communication problems
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Marla names

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Online support

How Marla blends approaches online

Marla often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes that improve mood and daily functioning. CBT is practical and focuses on clear skills for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns.

She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, as a tool for processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional intensity when trauma is a central concern. In session this can involve guided recall combined with focused techniques to shift how memories feel. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another part of her work, helping people clarify values and take action toward a meaningful life even when difficult feelings remain.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Marla will talk with each person about goals and preferences and together they will choose which methods to try and when to adjust course. The focus is on what helps the individual make steady progress toward daily functioning and relationship goals.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and skill practice, phone can be a simpler option with less bandwidth, live chat works well for brief check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options help fit therapy into work, caregiving, and busy schedules.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Marla commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.

What is her general therapy style and approach?

Her style blends cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment therapy, client-centered care, mindfulness, and EMDR to address trauma and everyday problems. Sessions focus on practical skills and gradual change at a manageable pace.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Marla has 21 years of experience working in mental health and counseling settings, bringing long-term practice to her current work in Arizona.

What credentials and location does she hold?

She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Arizona.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are offered?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

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