Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Marla Ferguson, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Grief
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149017002
- NPI
- 1770877425
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Marla supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Trauma informed care
- End of life counseling
- Multicultural focus
About Marla
Marla Ferguson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 20 years of professional experience. She focuses on relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, stress, anxiety, and family concerns. Sessions are conducted in English.
Marla helps people talk through difficult moments and make practical changes. She keeps language straightforward and emphasizes clear steps. Meetings focus on what is happening now and what can be tried between sessions.
Her background includes two decades of work in clinical settings across Illinois. That experience includes supporting people through end-of-life issues and hospice-related decisions, and addressing the impact of cultural background on the healing process. Marla draws on approaches that have research support for addressing trauma, loss, and interpersonal strain.
In a session she listens, reflects, and offers options for coping and problem solving. Expect concrete tools for managing anxiety and stress, as well as guidance for navigating grief or relationship conflict. Progress is tracked with practical goals and short-term tasks when useful.
To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session. The subscription-based fee varies with location and can be canceled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted.
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How Marla’s approaches translate to online work
Marla draws on evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change. Cognitive-based strategies involve identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and stress. Trauma-informed methods include grounding and pacing techniques to help people manage symptoms and process difficult memories more safely. She also uses grief-focused approaches that provide space to name losses and try small rituals or routines to support adjustment.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences, try methods that fit your situation, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This collaborative process means techniques may change as needs become clearer.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific online options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. Some formats require less bandwidth or allow shorter check-ins, while others are better when you want face-to-face interaction. Ask about available options so you can pick what fits your schedule and daily life.
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20+ years
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Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, stress, anxiety, and family concerns, plus hospice and end-of-life counseling and multicultural issues.
What is her therapy style?
She uses straightforward, practical sessions that focus on current problems and clear steps clients can try between meetings.
How long has she practiced?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings.
Where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licensure in Illinois (IL LCSW).
Which languages does she use for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary by location and are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers