Marla Voss

Marla Voss is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Wisconsin. She focuses on helping adults navigate grief, stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. Marla aims to make each session feel respectful and warm so people leave feeling heard and understood.

She brings 14 years of clinical experience and three decades working in healthcare settings, starting in a hospital. That background informs how she supports people coping with chronic illness, cancer, aging concerns, and hospice and end-of-life counseling. Marla draws on direct mental health and behavioral health counseling work with adults aged 18 and older.

Her style is person-centered and strengths-based. She uses elements from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Attachment-Based approaches to help people set clear, personal goals. Sessions typically focus on practical steps, building insight, and improving day-to-day functioning.

Marla strives to respond to messages within 24 hours during her listed hours. Her current availability is Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Wednesday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. She is not available on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays.

All work is conducted in English. To begin, prospective clients use the platform Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Attachment-Based approaches pay attention to patterns in relationships and early bonds, helping people notice how those patterns affect current feelings and behaviors. This can be useful for grief, attachment issues, and problems with close relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments or simple behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on naming and working with strong emotions to create new ways of connecting with oneself and others, which can help with loss, relational pain, and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust over time. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques feel most helpful for their situation.

The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins that work around medical appointments or caregiving duties. Phone or lower-bandwidth options may be helpful when a shorter check-in is needed or video is not practical. Licensed professionals can tailor session pacing and homework to what works in everyday life.