The child of a psychologist, Marla’s life has centered around the belief that human connection and understanding are what leads to true healing and health. With so much difficulty in the world, Marla’s aim is to create a space for acceptance of mental health struggles, provide a genuine and empathic connection, and to utilize evidence-based approaches to promote effective change and momentum toward the health of our minds and bodies.
Marla graduated from University of California, Santa Cruz in psychology, then graduated from Santa Clara University’s Master’s program in Counseling Psychology. Over the 12 years in mental health, Marla has experience working in a variety of settings providing therapy including Intensive Outpatient programs for adolescents and adults, Wraparound for adolescents and families, acute inpatient hospital, and private practice. Marla uses an attachment-based approach along with evidence-based practices to maximize positive outcomes.
Living a balanced life is important to Marla as well. In her spare time, she loves to be outside whenever possible, she spends time loving and laughing with her family and friends, she loves being with as many dogs as possible, and loves to eat food that she didn’t cook. Marla is happy to welcome you to Liffey Health!