Licensed to practice in Connecticut and accepts 17 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Coping Skills, Life Transitions

Carla R Marshall

LCSW, 10 years of experience
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As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my goal is to create a safe, supportive, and client‑centered space where you feel heard, empowered, and equipped to grow and heal. I bring over a decade of experience helping individuals, families, and communities navigate life’s challenges with compassion and practical guidance. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress‑related concerns. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I help you understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so you can make meaningful, lasting changes. By actively listening to your needs and goals, I work alongside you to identify the direction you want to move in and support you as you take steps toward the life you’re striving for. My approach is grounded in respect, collaboration, and the belief that every person has the capacity for healing and growth.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first therapy session, we’ll talk about what brings you to therapy and give you space to share your struggles and challenges at your own pace. You’re welcome to ask questions, and together we’ll begin identifying your treatment goals so you feel supported and guided from the very start.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

One of the biggest strengths I bring to our sessions is my genuine desire to see people heal from past hurt. I work alongside you to develop new pathways for coping with life’s stressors and creating meaningful change. My clients often share that I am a good listener, that my voice is calming, and that I am dedicated to helping them become the best version of themselves. My approach is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and a deep belief in your capacity to grow, heal, and thrive.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

My ideal client is an adult client who is navigating life transitions, emotional challenges, feeling stuck in unhelpful thought patterns or overwhelmed by life circumstances. An individuals who is experiencing anxiety, depression, stress and difficulties with self-esteem or coping. I am passionate about supporting individuals who have faced adversity and are working toward healing, stability and personal empowerment. I look forward to working with adults who will be actively engaged in the therapeutic process, gaining insight, open to learning and applying practical skills for meaningful and lasting change.

Specialties

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Anxiety

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Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I utilize CBT as a foundational evidence based approach support clients in addressing a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress and life transitions. I assist clients in understanding connections between thoughts, emotions and behaviors to which highlight how these patterns impact their daily functioning and relationships.

Motivational Interviewing

I use motivational interviewing to explore what truly matters to you and identify the changes you want to make. Together, we work through mix feelings like fear and uncertainty to address the challenges that may be getting in the way of your progress.

Psychoeducation

Knowledge is strength. When you understand your symptoms and know how to respond to them, you gain a sense of control and confidence that supports the changes you want to make.

Strength-Based

I specialize in helping individuals identify and reclaim the strengths that life’s challenges can sometimes obscure. Through a supportive and reflective approach, I guide clients in recognizing the resilience they’ve demonstrated in past hardships and using that insight to navigate current obstacles. I am committed to fostering growth, confidence, and self‑awareness, empowering each person to move forward with renewed purpose and belief in their own capabilities.

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