Approaches that translate to online care

Marla uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early bonds affect present relationships, helping people notice patterns and try new ways of relating. Client-centered therapy is a respectful, listening-first approach that focuses on what matters to the person in front of her and helps them find their own solutions. She also works with EMDR for trauma; EMDR aims to process distressing memories through guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation to reduce their intensity.

Deciding which method to use is a team effort. Marla discusses the options with each person and adjusts based on their needs, goals, and comfort. She will explain how an approach might help and invite feedback as therapy unfolds so the plan changes when needed.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into life. Video is useful for deeper conversation and guided exercises, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and text messaging can help people keep progress between meetings. These options make it simpler to attend regularly and try different ways of working together.