Marlo Sell
Marlo Sell is a licensed psychotherapist who works primarily with high-achieving women navigating anxiety, childhood trauma, perfectionism, self-doubt, and painful relationship patterns. Many of her clients appear capable and successful on the outside while privately struggling with abandonment wounds, people-pleasing, difficulty trusting themselves, or repeatedly finding themselves in relationships that leave them feeling unseen, depleted, or questioning their worth. I believe therapy should help you understand yourself, not just manage your symptoms.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, mindfulness, EFT, meditation, affirmations, gratitude and more.
Often, the anxiety, overwhelm, depression, or self-doubt you're experiencing didn't appear out of nowhere. They developed for a reason. Together, we'll explore what's underneath them without judgment and without rushing you to “fix” yourself. Marlo's work is grounded primarily in Internal Family Systems (IFS), along with cognitive and behavioral approaches, somatic work, mindfulness, and other tools depending on what you need. Marlo donesn't believe therapy should be one-size-fits-all. She uses what helps you. Marlo is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and the founder of Her Healing Therapy. She created this practice because she wanted women to have a space where they could show up fully, not as the mother, partner, professional, caretaker, problem-solver, or strong one, but simply as themselves. Marlo's approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and real. She won't sit silently while you do all the work, and she won't hand you a list of coping skills and send you on your way. We'll get curious together about what you're feeling, the patterns that keep showing up, and the experiences that may have shaped them. Some days our work may go deep. Other days, you may simply need somewhere to say, “I am overwhelmed and I don't know what to do next.” Both belong in therapy.
First session
In our first seasion, you can expect me to go over a few housekeeping items, and then explore the reasons you are seeking therapy at this time. We will discuss your goals, and come up with a treatment plan. I will explain my treatment modalities, and answer any questions that you may have.
Strengths
I feel that some of my biggest strengths are being able to provide a non-judgemental environment for my clients, as well as providing skills and tools to help them reduce their unwanted symptoms and behaviors. I am honest and open and provide feedback on areas that may be holding my clients back from achieving the life that they want to live.
Ideal clients
Marlo Sell, LCMHC, works best with those who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or emotional distress. Her ideal client often appears high-functioning to others but silently struggles with self-doubt, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or a chronic sense of disconnection. She specializes in working with clients who feel stuck in survival mode—experiencing racing thoughts, emotional reactivity, difficulty setting boundaries, or low self-worth. Many of her clients have tried traditional talk therapy and are now seeking a more holistic, embodied approach to healing. Marlo incorporates Internal Family Systems (IFS) to support her clients in understanding and healing their inner parts. IFS is especially effective for clients with trauma histories, chronic anxiety, or those who carry inner conflict, shame, or self-criticism. This approach empowers clients to build self-compassion, deepen internal connection, and create lasting emotional change. Marlo also integrates CBT, DBT, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, somatic tools, and nervous system regulation practices. Her work is ideal for women who are ready to move from survival to self-love—reclaiming a sense of emotional freedom, wholeness, and peace.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have been using CBT since 2015. I use this modality to help clients see life through a different lens. CBT is good for decreasing negative emotions and to increase more helpful emotions. CBT helps to identify cognitive distortions, and can be keeping you stuck in unhelpful thinking patterns.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT is another helpful modality to increase a clients skillset in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT uses very tangible coping skills that clients can use right away. It is important to give clients skills as soon as possible to that they can get some relief from their symptoms.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- North CarolinaLicense 11359