Marla Hummel

When you’ve spent years taking care of others, managing responsibilities, or simply pushing through difficult seasons, it can be hard to know when it’s time to take care of yourself, too. I am a therapist with more than 14 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges. Much of my career has been spent as a Military & Family Life Counselor (MFLC), working with military service members and their families, including communities overseas. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, and older adults, and I support clients navigating PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, family conflict, work-related stress, and major life transitions. My goal is to provide a supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life.

My approach is simple: I want to help you help yourself. I am a great listener, and I believe every person has a unique life story that deserves to be understood before we decide where to go next. I take time to learn how you think, process challenges, and make sense of your experiences so that our work fits you rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach. Some people primarily need a safe space to talk things through, while others appreciate more feedback, direction, and practical tools. I can meet you where you are and adjust our work based on what feels most helpful. My goal is to create a supportive, accepting environment where you can gain insight, build confidence, and develop tools you can use beyond the therapy room.

The first session is a chance for me to get to know you and understand what has brought you to therapy. We’ll talk about what you’ve been experiencing, what you may have tried already, and what you hope will feel different moving forward. I’ll listen to your story, ask questions to better understand your needs, and work with you to identify goals that feel realistic and meaningful. You don’t need to have everything figured out before we begin. We’ll start where you are and determine together what kind of support will be most useful. Most importantly, I want you to leave your first session feeling heard, accepted, and more comfortable with the process of therapy.