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- Stress management
- Anxiety support
- Addiction coping
About Marlana
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 25 years of experience. Marlana Cannata helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports people dealing with life changes and feelings of isolation, social anxiety, and building self-love.
Marlana works from the view that each person knows their own story and brings strengths to solving problems. Sessions focus on identifying those strengths and applying practical steps to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. She talks through coping strategies, motivation, confidence building, and ways to manage addictive behaviors.
Her approach emphasizes straightforward collaboration. She listens to what is working and what is not, then helps clients try different techniques to address specific concerns. Progress is tracked through small, concrete goals and regular review so adjustments can be made as needed.
Marlana’s background includes long-term clinical experience across a range of mood and stress-related issues. Her practice style favors clear explanations and doable tasks over abstract theory. She aims to make sessions understandable and directly applicable to everyday life.
People who come to her often want help reducing anxiety, improving self-worth, managing addictive patterns, or adapting to major life transitions. She works in English and practices in New Jersey. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats with the intake team.
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Therapeutic approaches and what online sessions involve
Two evidence-based therapeutic techniques commonly used for stress and anxiety are behavioral activation and skills-based coping. Behavioral activation focuses on increasing meaningful activity to counter low mood and lift motivation; it helps people regain routines and small sources of reward. Skills-based coping teaches concrete tools such as relaxation practices, thought-challenging, and stepwise exposure for social anxiety and phobic avoidance.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to identify which techniques fit their goals and preferences. They will try methods, review how they work, and adjust plans together based on progress and feedback.
Confirm current session formats before booking, since formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with the intake team about which session format and schedule best fit daily life and responsibilities.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include isolation, self-love, social anxiety, and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, evidence-informed approach that emphasizes practical steps and strength-based problem solving. Sessions center on clear strategies and short-term goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional work experience helping people with mood, stress, and addiction-related concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in New Jersey and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details during intake.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the provided steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.