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Marla Moreno

Marla Moreno

LPC

Oregon

Motivational, practical counseling for daily life

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Oregon / C4003
Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Location
Oregon

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    • Warm and direct
    • Goal oriented
    • Skills focused

    About Marla

    Marla Moreno is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon with eight years of practice. She draws on a mix of approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, and challenges like anger and low self-esteem. Her manner is warm, direct, and empathetic, and she aims to make therapy approachable and practical.

    Marla uses clear skills training and reflective conversation to help people notice choices they make and the thoughts behind them. She often brings Cognitive Behavioral tools and mindfulness practices into sessions to reduce distress and build new habits. Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolkit when people want to find their own reasons for change.

    Her work addresses day-to-day struggles and longer-term patterns alike. That can include coping with life changes, handling compassion fatigue, or managing attention and impulse challenges related to ADHD. She also focuses on issues such as communication problems, control struggles, and difficulties that follow separation or loss.

    Marla aims to help people set clear goals and build step-by-step plans to reach them. Sessions tend to mix skill practice, problem-solving, and discussion about meaning and values. The overall goal is calmer thinking, better choices, and more confidence in relationships and personal life.

    She speaks English and practices in Oregon. Before starting, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details when they match with the service process.

  2. How her approaches shape online therapy

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to clarify goals and build motivation for action while respecting where a person is starting.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical exercises to change thinking patterns and daily routines.

    Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to the present moment and trains simple awareness skills. It can reduce reactivity to difficult feelings and support steadying attention during stressful times.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to match methods to a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That means experimenting with different strategies and adjusting the plan based on what helps most.

    Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - shorter check-ins during a lunch break, saving travel time, or keeping appointments when schedules are tight. Therapists help set a pace that fits daily routines and goals.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

    Also works with

    Coping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

    Experience

    8+ years

    Listed in

    Oregon

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Marla commonly help with?

    She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, anger, and low self-esteem, among other concerns like ADHD and compassion fatigue.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is empathetic, direct, and warm, blending practical skills training with reflective conversation to support real change.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has eight years of experience working as a counselor and therapist in various clinical settings.

    What credential does she hold and where does she practice?

    She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and practices in Oregon.

    Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?

    Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are offered?

    Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How is cost handled for sessions?

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

    How do I begin working with her?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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