Marsha Carlton, LCSW, CSW

Marsha Carlton is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and addiction concerns. She practices with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she works to create a space where people can take the first step toward change. Marsha holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia.

She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy to shape conversations and goals. Sessions focus on practical strategies for managing distress, building clearer communication, and strengthening motivation. Marsha adapts what she does to fit each person's situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

Over her 13 years of experience she has supported people through major life changes, loss, and trauma-related concerns. She also works with issues tied to relationship patterns, codependency, abandonment worries, and family-of-origin problems. Her background includes helping people address drug and alcohol addiction and the secondary stress known as compassion fatigue.

In sessions she uses plain language, active listening, and evidence-informed tools to help people notice what matters and take manageable steps. She pays attention to attachment patterns and how they play out in relationships. The work often blends skill-building with reflective conversation about past hurts and present choices.

Marsha asks clients to be involved in setting goals and adjusting plans as needed. She emphasizes steady progress over quick fixes and supports people as they try new ways of coping. To begin, follow the site process to match with her and schedule a first conversation.

How Marsha’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings while taking action toward values-based goals. It’s useful for anxiety, low motivation, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people understand and change how they connect with others.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Marsha will work together with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration means trying techniques, checking progress, and adjusting the plan when something isn’t working.

The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm the available online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit conversations into a busy week, have shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also allows the therapist to use worksheets, in-session behavioral experiments, and mindfulness exercises adapted for remote sessions. Discuss preferred ways of meeting during the initial scheduling step to find an arrangement that fits daily life.