About Marlana
Marlana Cannata helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or depression. She supports those working through addictions, motivation struggles, and major life changes. Marlana emphasizes practical steps and steady support so people can build confidence and cope better day to day.
She has 25 years of professional experience and holds an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, in New Jersey. Marlana approaches each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on.
How Marlana works
She focuses on simple, realistic goals rather than complex jargon. In sessions she listens closely, asks clear questions, and helps set small steps that feel doable. Her work often centers on improving self-love, reducing isolation and loneliness, and easing social anxiety and phobia.
She aims to make progress feel concrete rather than overwhelming. Marlana encourages people to try different strategies and notice what helps. She supports steady change over time and adjusts plans as needs shift.
The emphasis is on practical coping skills, rebuilding confidence, and managing mood and urges. For parents and caregivers reading on a phone, Marlana keeps things straightforward and focused. She believes starting therapy is an act of courage and stays with people through the early hard work and beyond.
What Marlana works with
The areas below are the ones Marlana selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
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Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 25 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New Jersey |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Marlana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can use right away. One common approach helps people learn coping strategies for anxiety and stress, such as pacing tasks, breath-based calming exercises, and planning small steps to face worries. These techniques aim to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.Another approach centers on building self-esteem and motivation by identifying strengths and setting achievable goals. This work breaks larger goals into small, doable actions and reinforces progress to help confidence grow over time. It is useful for low mood, lack of motivation, and recovery from addictive patterns.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to test different methods and choose what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Plans are adjusted as progress is made so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be lower bandwidth, and messaging or chat can fit quick check-ins or flexible days. These options make it easier to schedule sessions, maintain momentum, and use therapy in ways that suit daily life.
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