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Dr. Marla Miller

Psychologist
12 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Sleep disorder, Family issues, End of life care, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. As a doctoral-level psychologist, I provide a warm, supportive space where you can slow down, feel understood, and begin making meaningful changes.

Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or simply exhausted from trying to manage everything on their own. You may be struggling with anxiety or depression, relationship or family concerns, grief and loss, trauma, major life transitions, or the everyday pressures of balancing your own needs with everyone else’s.

My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and practical. Together, we’ll work to understand what is keeping you stuck, strengthen your confidence, and develop tools to help you navigate difficult situations with greater clarity and resilience. My goal is not simply to help you cope, but to help you feel more empowered, connected and in control of your life.

My approach to therapy

I believe meaningful therapy begins with a genuine, trusting relationship where you feel heard, understood, and accepted for who you are.

My approach is individualized and integrative, combining your needs with evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy, while incorporating a trauma-informed lens. I tailor therapy to your unique needs, personality, goals, and life experiences.

I also take a holistic view, helping you connect the different pieces of your life—your relationships, culture, spirituality, past experiences, and current circumstances. My goal is for you to leave therapy feeling validated , empowered, and more confident in your ability to navigate life.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is an opportunity to feel heard and understood. We’ll begin building a trusting, supportive relationship while exploring what brings you to therapy and what you hope to gain from the experience.

Together, we’ll talk about your personal history, family dynamics, relationships, life experiences, and the ways you see yourself and the world around you. By the end, clients typically begin feeling more empowered and hopeful.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Empowering, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    12 years of experience
  • Training
    PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) at Illinois School of Professional Psychology at National Louis University, PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) at Illinois School of Professional Psychology
  • License type
    CP (Clinical Psychologist) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Sleep disorder, Family issues, End of life care, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Strength-Based, Experiential, Relational, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Structural Family, Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Behavior Modification, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Attachment Based, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Humanistic
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    7040 North Ridgeway Avenue
    Lincolnwood, IL 60712