Marla Moreno, LPC
Caring counselor who focuses on practical change
Details
| Name | Marla Moreno |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Oregon |
| Licensed in | Oregon |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 8 |
About Marla
Marla Moreno is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oregon with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common struggles like anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, anger, low self-esteem, stress, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Her approach is warm and direct, focused on practical steps people can use day to day.
Marla uses narrative ideas alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people examine the stories they tell about themselves.
Background and approach
She adds mindfulness and motivational techniques to build new habits and reduce reactivity. Sessions often include clear skills practice so people leave with tools they can try between meetings. Marla emphasizes straightforward communication skills and behavior changes.
She helps people notice choices they make and the thoughts that lead to those choices. That work can reduce shame, ease guilt, and improve how people relate to themselves and others. Her practice also addresses concerns such as compassion fatigue, process addictions, post-traumatic stress, seasonal mood shifts, and relationship conflict like infidelity or divorce.
She brings a practical focus to sensitive topics and aims to create a space for honest conversation. Marla is comfortable using solution-focused strategies to move toward short-term goals, while also supporting longer-term changes. She collaborates with each person to set clear goals and a plan to reach them.
The emphasis is on usable skills and measurable steps toward feeling better.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Anger management, Self esteem among the things Marla works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Marla among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Marla among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Marla among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Marla among the ways she works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Marla among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Marla directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Marla directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and CBT can work online
Marla commonly blends Narrative Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help people make changes. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and helps them rewrite those stories in ways that feel more useful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to see what changes. Mindfulness Therapy offers attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and increase calm.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what works. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay practical and focused on their priorities.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this style of work. Video calls let the therapist and client see each other for skills practice and conversation. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is low or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief updates, homework check-ins, or ongoing encouragement between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep momentum between meetings.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Marla address in sessions?
She sees people for stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, anger, self-esteem and ADHD, plus related issues such as compassion fatigue and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is empathetic, direct, and warm. She combines narrative work, CBT, mindfulness, and practical skills to help people make changes.
What is her background and experience?
Marla has eight years of experience working as a counselor and therapist with adults on a range of mood, behavior, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the credential Licensed Professional Counselor, abbreviated LPC, and practices in Oregon.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available with Marla?
She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexible ways to connect.
How does cost and billing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
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