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 who are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, and life changes. Her approach is warm and respectful, and she aims to help people leave sessions feeling heard and understood.

She draws on 14 years of clinical experience and a longer history working in healthcare settings. That background includes community agencies and private practice, and earlier work in a hospital environment. Marla supports people coping with chronic illness, pain, and major medical concerns alongside emotional struggles.

Her style is person-centered and strengths-based. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally-focused methods, and attachment ideas to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding what drives feelings and behaviors.

Marla helps clients set individualized goals, whether the aim is symptom relief, improved daily functioning, or clearer insight. She emphasizes collaboration and tailors approaches to each person’s needs. She also recognizes how issues like burnout, compassion fatigue, and financial stress can affect mood and behavior.

Sessions are conducted in English. Messaging responses are generally within 24 hours on her working days, which are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to noon. She is not available on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays.

How these approaches guide online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early patterns of relating shape current emotions and reactions. It helps people understand connection and safety needs and can be useful for anxiety, grief, and relationship-related stress.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and supporting the person's own problem-solving. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflecting concerns and helping clients build on their strengths to make changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and develop alternative coping strategies for anger, anxiety, and depression.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will help explore which methods fit a person's goals and preferences, and may combine techniques as needed. Clients and the therapist work together to set goals and try strategies that match what the client wants to achieve.

Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins between appointments. It can also make shorter or more frequent sessions possible when that better supports progress.