Marlea Major, LMHC, LPC

Marlea Major is a licensed counselor with a decade of professional practice as an LMHC and additional licensure as an LPC. She also brings more than 20 years of experience serving as a first responder in both the military and local agencies, a background that informs her understanding of occupational stress, trauma, and the emotional demands placed on those in high-pressure roles.

She has extensive experience working with foster children and the families who care for them, and she appreciates the individual needs and unique challenges these family systems present. Marlea works with clients across the lifespan, from children to adults, addressing anxiety, post-traumatic stress, parenting concerns, career challenges, addictions, depression, sleep difficulties, anger, attention concerns, and a range of trauma-related issues including physical and emotional abuse.

Her approach is warm and empathic, grounded in respect, compassion, and dignity. Marlea practices client-centered care that emphasizes collaboration and education, and she integrates existential perspectives and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people regain a sense of agency in their lives. She aims to empower individuals to navigate their circumstances and build strengths that fit their unique situations.

Marlea holds the credentials LMHC and LPC, which stand for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor, reflecting formal training and state licensure to provide counseling services in her field.