Marla Starnes (She/her)

Lcsw

Has this past year been tough or what? Helping people heal, break patterns and get unstuck is my specialty.

Clinical Social Worker in , FL

Services
  • Individual
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group

About My Clients

Whether you are struggling with gaining control of your eating, body image issues, low self-esteem or unresolved trauma from the past, I am here to help you. I work well with teens and adults wanting to take a direct approach to improving their perspectives and behaviors. In my practice I see clients struggling with symptoms of trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and behavioral concerns.

My Background and Approach

I have over 14 years of experience working with clients of all ages in all levels of care. I spent the majority of my career working in residential treatment with adolescents and their families. I have extensive training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and combine this with other techniques to help individuals. I have extensive trauma and adoption training as well. I have worked with mood and personality disorders and eating disorders. I am passionate about understanding past traumas and life experiences and helping others implement healthier coping patterns. As a former program director of a residential treatment facility for eating disorders, I have extensive training treating eating disorders utilizing a multidisciplinary approach and getting to the root causes of disordered eating.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I am passionate about social justice and equality for all individuals.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Family Conflict Teen Issues
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Adoption Issues
  • Anger Issues
  • Attachment
  • Bipolar
  • Body Image Issues
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 20 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $125 - 125/session

Info

Email Marla
Telehealth only
, FL

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