Marla Gentile, LPC, LPCC
Therapist in California
Marla Gentile is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with four decades of experience.
- Licensed inCalifornia, North Carolina, Florida, South Carolina
- License9792, 6854, MH1119, 11440
- NPI 1750722005
- Experience40+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Marla
Marla Gentile is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with four decades of experience. She practices in California and brings a steady, experienced presence to sessions. Marla welcomes people who are facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship strains, and life transitions.
Her approach starts with listening. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions are straightforward and focused on what matters most to the client in the moment.
Background and approach
Marla uses attachment-based ideas to help people understand how early bonds shape current relationships and patterns. She also draws from client-centered methods to keep the work collaborative and respectful. For trauma-related work, she incorporates eye movement desensitization and reprocessing methods alongside mindfulness and psychodynamic perspectives when appropriate.
People often come to address abandonment fears, codependency, communication problems, intimacy concerns, caregiver stress, or feelings of isolation. Marla also supports those coping with illness, aging questions, career stress, guilt, and forgiveness work. The aim is to reduce distress and improve daily functioning through practical steps.
Starting therapy with Marla means practical conversations about goals and steady follow-through. She helps people make sense of painful experiences and develop new ways of relating to themselves and others. The tone is warm, grounded, and focused on clear next steps.
Credentials
- LPCC (California)
- License 9792 · expires June 2027
- LCMHC (North Carolina)
- License 6854 · expires June 2026
- LMHC (Florida)
- License MH1119 · expires March 2027
- LPC (South Carolina)
- License 11440 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1750722005 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Marla lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Marla names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment work and trauma methods translate online
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns show up now and helps people build safer ways of relating. Online sessions let clients talk through attachment worries and practice new responses in real time. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s experience and pacing; the therapist mirrors concerns and follows the client’s lead to clarify goals and next steps.EMDR is used for processing traumatic memories by pairing focused attention with guided bilateral stimulation. When adapted for online work, EMDR can help reduce the intensity of painful memories and make daily life easier to manage. Marla combines these approaches with mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas when useful for the client’s goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work and will be decided together. The therapist will discuss goals, try an approach, and adjust based on how it feels and what progress looks like. That collaborative process helps match techniques to personal needs.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction for deeper connection, phone can be useful when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat can fit brief check-ins or busy schedules. These options make it easier to keep regular appointments across time zones and during life transitions.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Marla address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include abandonment, caregiver stress, codependency, and isolation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered, emphasizing listening and building on a client’s strengths. She blends attachment-based thinking with mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas to make the work practical.
What is her professional background?
Marla brings 40 years of professional experience to her practice and focuses on both trauma-related and life-stage concerns. She frames questions simply and aims for steady progress.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in California. These credentials indicate licensed professional counselor status and licensed professional clinical counselor status.
Are sessions available in other languages or outside the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.
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