Marla Stamm, LCSW - Therapist in Indiana

About Marla

Marla Stamm is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with twelve years of experience. She practices in Indiana and works with adults on common life challenges. Her approach is practical and straightforward, aimed at helping people move past stress, anxiety, depression, and substance concerns.

Marla favors a client-centered way of working. She listens first, then helps clients set clear goals. Sessions focus on small, doable steps rather than vague plans.

She checks progress regularly and adjusts the plan as needed.

Background and approach

Therapy sessions often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and build better habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills can help with strong emotions and improving coping strategies. Mindfulness techniques are added to increase self-awareness and reduce reactivity.

Marla also draws on Motivational Interviewing to explore ambivalence and strengthen the desire for change. Solution-focused ideas guide sessions toward practical outcomes and faster progress. Together these methods support work on relationships, grief, self-esteem, and career concerns.

She aims to make therapy feel collaborative and accessible. Parents and caregivers reading this can expect clear language and concrete tools. The focus is on steady, realistic progress you can use in daily life.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's priorities and building a plan that fits their life. In online sessions this means the therapist listens closely, reflects back what matters to you, and helps you identify realistic goals to work on between meetings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT often uses simple exercises and homework that you can do at home to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches specific skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. These skills can be reviewed in video or phone sessions and practiced during daily life to increase emotional balance.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each client about needs, preferences, and goals and then try methods that fit best. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust techniques over time if something isn’t working.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage. Video calls provide face-to-face time, phone sessions work when video isn’t possible, and live chat or text-based messaging can support brief check-ins or skill practice between appointments. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and make regular progress more achievable.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Marla address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, grief, and related challenges such as self-esteem and career problems.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is client-centered and practical. She listens first, helps set clear goals, and focuses on small steps toward change.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns including substance issues and life transitions.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - IN LCSW 34007890A - and practices in Indiana.

In which languages can sessions be conducted?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

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

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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

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Experience: 12 years
Licensed: Indiana
Languages: English

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