Marsha Carlton, LCSW, CSW

Licensed in Georgia · 13 years in practice

Marsha Carlton is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia who focuses on practical, person-centered therapy.

License and registration

LCSW, Georgia: CSW006949 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1164050647 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 13
Languages: English

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About Marsha

Marsha Carlton is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia who focuses on practical, person-centered therapy. She uses clear, direct conversations to help people lower stress and anxiety. She also supports those coping with grief, trauma, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation.

Marsha draws on approaches that help clients build skills and notice patterns. She uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people choose actions that match their values. She also applies cognitive behavior strategies to shift unhelpful thinking and emotional reactions.

Background and approach

Sessions are shaped around each person's needs. Marsha listens first, then suggests steps that are simple to try between meetings. She practices in a way that aims to make day-to-day life feel more manageable and purposeful.

Her work includes helping people navigate relationship problems, family-of-origin issues, addiction concerns, and big life changes like separation or loss. She pays attention to attachment and codependency patterns that can keep people stuck. With 13 years of experience, Marsha blends warmth with practical tools.

She meets people where they are and focuses on concrete progress. The goal is steady improvement you can notice in daily life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Marsha lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Codependency
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Isolation / loneliness
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Women's issues

Approaches Marsha names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without being ruled by them, then choose meaningful actions. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to change how someone feels. It often helps with depression and anxiety by teaching concrete coping skills.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and may change as needs evolve during treatment.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into life. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good option for a focused check-in. Live chat and text messaging offer quick check-ins or ongoing written support between sessions. These options help maintain consistency and flexibility for people juggling work, family, or other commitments.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Marsha address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and addiction issues. She also helps with relationship pain, family problems, and coping with big life changes.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is person-centered and practical. She focuses on clear conversation, skills you can use, and helping people act in ways that match their values.

What is her professional background?

She has 13 years of professional experience supporting people with emotional and life challenges. That experience includes helping clients recover from trauma and manage stress and addiction concerns.

What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Georgia.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.

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