Marsha Watkins, LPC
Licensed counselor helping trauma recovery
- Trauma and abuse
- Anxiety and depression
- Attachment issues
About Marsha Watkins
Marsha Watkins approaches counseling as a collaborative journey in which she and each client work together to foster hope, healing, and personal empowerment. She aims to build a trusting, respectful environment where clients and she identify meaningful goals, strengthen communication and coping skills, bolster self-esteem, and develop a greater sense of autonomy. With six years of clinical experience, she has supported people of different ages through challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, difficulties with emotion regulation, family stress, and behavioral concerns.
Marsha adapts her therapeutic style to fit the needs of each individual, drawing on training across several models to tailor interventions. She has completed additional training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, compassion fatigue, and both childhood and adult trauma processing. Marsha holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, both from Louisiana Tech University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - licensed to practice in the state of Louisiana. Her work emphasizes practical skills, relational repair, and strategies that help clients move toward more balanced, fulfilling lives.
Marsha adapts her therapeutic style to fit the needs of each individual, drawing on training across several models to tailor interventions. She has completed additional training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, compassion fatigue, and both childhood and adult trauma processing. Marsha holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, both from Louisiana Tech University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - licensed to practice in the state of Louisiana. Her work emphasizes practical skills, relational repair, and strategies that help clients move toward more balanced, fulfilling lives.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Marsha Watkins have?
Marsha Watkins has six years of clinical experience.
Is Marsha Watkins a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - and is licensed in Louisiana (LA LPC 5959).
In which languages does Marsha Watkins provide therapy?
Marsha provides therapy in English.
Where is Marsha Watkins located?
Marsha Watkins is located in Louisiana.
How can I work with Marsha Watkins as my therapist?
You can work with Marsha Watkins through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Marsha Watkins work with international clients?
Yes. Marsha Watkins works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Marsha Watkins cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches Delivered Online
Marsha integrates several evidence-informed approaches so therapy can address both current symptoms and underlying relational patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds and relationship patterns shape present-day emotions and behaviors; it helps people understand connection-related struggles and build more secure ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, centers on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress and to develop practical coping skills. Marsha has also trained in EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - which offers a structured way to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Marsha works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the plan evolves with the client's progress.
Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, or geographic constraints. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent care, practice skills in real time, and maintain continuity when in-person meetings are difficult. For many clients, remote sessions make it easier to access regular support and to apply therapeutic tools directly into everyday life.