Marla Jones

MS, LPC License #94041

My clinical work focuses on trauma, substance use, personality-related concerns, and unhealthy or dysfunctional relationship patterns. I often work with clients who understand that something in their lives needs to change but find themselves repeatedly pulled into the same thoughts, behaviors, relationships, or coping strategies.

My approach is empathetic, direct, and collaborative. Rather than simply helping clients manage symptoms, I work with them to better understand the experiences, beliefs, emotional patterns, and survival strategies underlying their current difficulties. Therapy provides a space to examine these patterns honestly, process painful experiences, strengthen emotional awareness, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.

I earned my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Pepperdine University and my Master's degree in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology with a concentration in Health/Neuroscience. My doctoral training continues to deepen my understanding of the psychological and biological processes that influence emotion, behavior, learning, and mental health.

My clinical experience includes work in nonprofit addiction treatment, private practice, and an applied behavior analysis setting. Across these environments, I have worked with individuals facing complex concerns involving trauma, substance use, emotional and behavioral patterns, and difficult interpersonal relationships. These experiences have reinforced my belief that meaningful treatment requires looking beyond a diagnosis or isolated symptom to understand the larger context of a person's life.

Recognizing that each person's experiences are unique, I tailor my therapeutic interventions to meet individual needs and empower clients to take an active role in their healing process. My passion for helping clients stems from my own journey and the profound impact therapy has had on my life. My goal is to provide a therapeutic relationship that is supportive enough for vulnerability and direct enough for real growth.