Marla Monk, LCSW, LISW-CP
Compassionate support for parenting and relationships
Explore online therapy options- Years in practice
- 5
- Credentials
- LCSW, LISW-CP
- Licensed in
- California, South Carolina, Virginia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Marla
Marla Monk is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people navigate parenting challenges and relationship strain. She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and practices from South Carolina. Marla draws on several practical approaches to help parents and partners find clearer paths forward.
She uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful space where parents' concerns guide the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps break down unhelpful thoughts and habits into manageable steps.
Background and approach
Marla also brings elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Emotionally-Focused and Gottman approaches for relationship and emotion work. Her practice supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem struggles. She also helps with parenting-related concerns, caregiving stress, adoption and foster care issues, and intimacy-related problems.
Other areas include career stress, compassion fatigue, and challenges tied to family of origin or divorce. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer communication, and small behavior changes that add up over time. Marla works with each person to set concrete goals and track progress between meetings.
She emphasizes straightforward tools parents can use at home to reduce daily friction. Marla has five years of practice experience as a clinician. She offers sessions in English and does not work with international clients.
Appointments are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
What Marla works with
Everything Marla lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Marla helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Adoption and foster care
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
Approaches Marla lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online parenting and relationship work
Marla uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize each person's own goals and perspectives, creating space to talk through parenting struggles and relationship worries without judgment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down patterns of thought and behavior into steps people can change, which helps reduce anxiety and improve day-to-day parenting responses.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk about goals, try different techniques, and adjust plans based on what is helpful. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to parenting needs, relationship repair, or coping with stress and grief.
Online therapy makes these approaches easier to fit into a busy life. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or a better fit when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging allow quick questions, emotion regulation check-ins, or ongoing support between meetings. These options offer flexibility so people can keep progress moving even when schedules are tight.
Questions people ask about Marla
What concerns does Marla commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and grief. Parenting, caregiving stress, and intimacy-related concerns are also part of her focus.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She combines client-centered listening with CBT and emotion-focused tools to set clear, doable goals.
What is her professional background?
Marla has five years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker. Her work emphasizes parenting, relationship concerns, and trauma-informed approaches.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practices in South Carolina and holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials. Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted. All sessions are provided to people within relevant jurisdictional limits.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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