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Practical counseling to regain direction and confidence

Marlo Best, LPC

11 years in practice · based in Louisiana · sessions in English · online only

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About Marlo

Marlo Best is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Louisiana. She draws on 11 years of experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, grief, and low self-esteem. Marlo often works with women who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves.

Her approach is practical and down-to-earth. She helps people name and sort through hard emotions like guilt, shame, and abandonment. Sessions focus on building self-confidence and finding clearer direction in life.

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Background and approach

Marlo also helps clients create healthier patterns in relationships. Conversations move from problem spotting to small, doable changes that fit daily life. She pays attention to how past experiences influence current choices and reactions.

Clients can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space to talk openly. Marlo listens closely and offers straightforward feedback. Together they set goals and track progress at a pace that feels manageable.

Her work includes support for caregiver stress, codependency, domestic violence aftermath, issues around narcissism, and questions about life purpose and self-love. She addresses concerns tied to women’s issues and the emotional fallout from abandonment. Marlo accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

Her practice uses online formats so people can choose what fits their schedule and comfort. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and schedule their first appointment.

Approaches and online sessions that fit your life

Marlo uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One common approach helps people identify and work through painful emotions like guilt, shame, and abandonment, teaching strategies to respond differently in triggering moments. Another approach emphasizes building self-esteem and clearer personal direction through goal setting and step-by-step behavior changes that translate into everyday life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and comfort level, and will adapt over time as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a solid option for a focused check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief updates, on-the-go reflection, or when someone prefers typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep momentum between sessions.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

Marlo helps with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem. She also focuses on abandonment, caregiver stress, codependency, domestic violence, guilt and shame, life purpose, narcissism, self-love, and women's issues.

What is the therapeutic style like?

Her style is practical and supportive with an emphasis on clear steps. Sessions aim to name emotions, set small goals, and build healthier daily patterns.

How much experience does she have?

She has 11 years of clinical experience helping people manage life transitions and emotional challenges.

What credentials and location apply?

She holds LPC credentialing as a Licensed Professional Counselor and practices in Louisiana.

Are sessions available in other languages or countries?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Marlo provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

What this counselor works with

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Experience
11 years
Licensed
Louisiana
Languages
English