I am a LMHC with 10 years of experience, however I have more than 20 years- experience working as a first responder in the military and local agencies. I have worked many years with foster children and the families that care for them, I understand the challenges that it takes to care for these special children and the individual unique needs that each family has. Being a first responder has provided me the insight what our brave men and women endure each day and the emotional trauma that can occur with these challenging careers. I work in a large range of clients to include children to adults experiencing anxiety, PTSD, parenting problems, career problems, addictions, and depression; different forms of trauma to include physical or emotional abuse.
I am warm, empathetic, and believe that each person is to be treated with respect, compassion, and dignity. I don’t believe in stigmatizing labels; working as a first responder and being a Veteran I understand how difficult it can be to ask for help and realize how strong you are to reach out.
My approach is person-centered, psychoeducational, existential, and cognitive behavioral focusing on empowering and helping the individual to regain control within their lives and unique situations.
I am happy that you are taking your first steps to take back your power and when you are ready, I am here to assist your journey. I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Caregiver issues and stress, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
GA LPC LPC013052
FL LMHC MH17032
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Ms Major has been outstanding with solutions, which I contribute greatly to her ability to listen and grasp the issues presented from my perspective. Each session I am provided new tools to better help the situation I might be facing that week.
Written on Sep 05, 2023 after therapy with Marlea for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and career difficulties
I've had 2 sessions so far and it has gone really well. I feel comfortable and she also responds to my messages and provided great insight.
Written on Jun 28, 2020 after therapy with Marlea for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem