Marla Stamm, LCSW
Licensed in Indiana · 12 years in practice
Marla Stamm is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 12 years of experience working with adults.
License and registration
- LCSW, Indiana
- 34007890A · expires April 2028
- NPI
- 1104229731 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
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About Marla
Marla Stamm is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 12 years of experience working with adults. She draws on that background to help people facing anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and major life changes. Marla aims to make the first steps feel manageable and clear.
She uses a client-centered style that asks what matters most to each person. Together the client and Marla set short-term goals and practical steps to reach them.
Background and approach
Progress is checked regularly so plans stay useful and realistic. Marla blends approaches like cognitive behavioral work, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. That mix lets her address worrying thoughts, strong emotions, and motivation for change.
Sessions often focus on specific skills you can use between meetings. People come for a range of concerns including stress, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, panic, and career strain. She also helps with trauma and compassion fatigue, and supports LGBT clients and women dealing with life transitions.
Attachment and communication problems are commonly addressed in therapy. Her way of working is straightforward and practical. Conversations tend to focus on what to try next and how to make small shifts that add up.
Marla encourages people to name one clear goal at a time and take steps that fit their life.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Marla lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Marla names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Client-centered therapy centers the conversation on your priorities and goals, with the therapist guiding the process and adjusting plans based on what works. This approach helps people shape practical, personalized steps for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It often involves short, task-oriented exercises you can practice between sessions to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. Those concrete tools can help when emotions feel overwhelming or relationships are strained.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Marla will talk with you about your needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. You can adjust the plan as you go, combining strategies from different approaches when that makes sense.
Online therapy offers flexibility through multiple session formats. Video calls let you work face-to-face when depth and visual cues matter. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day and need less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when writing helps you think things through. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and other obligations.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Marla commonly address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, panic attacks, and career or life changes.
What is Marla's therapy style like?
Her style is client-centered and practical. Sessions focus on goal setting, skill building, and tracking progress over time.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with adult clients in different care settings.
Where is Marla licensed and based?
She holds an LCSW in Indiana and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Marla?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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