Marla Ruth Starnes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Sorrento, FL 32776
Waitlist for new clients
Let's Connect (352) 280-3418
Are you struggling to cope with what life has thrown at you? As if day to day life isn't challenging enough due to past trauma or anxiety about the future, these past few years have been tough on a lot of us. Whether you are struggling with gaining control of your eating, body image issues, low self-esteem or unresolved trauma from the past, I am here to help you. I work well with teens and adults wanting to take a direct approach to improving their perspectives and behaviors. In my practice I see clients struggling with symptoms of trauma, PTSD, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and behavioral concerns.
There is so much value in validating our beliefs and feelings while also learning new ways to view our issues and make positive changes. Helping people heal, break patterns and get unstuck is my specialty. I’m trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and take a more structured approach to client care.
Are you looking to make a positive change in your life? Are you ready to get unstuck from old unhelpful patterns? Managing past traumas and current dysfunction can be hard to tackle on your own. If you are ready to heal let me help you in this process.
Call or Email Marla Ruth Starnes now for a free 15 minute consultation - (352) 280-3418
Let's Connect (352) 280-3418
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
- Couple Sessions $125
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (352) 280-3418
Marla Ruth Starnes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / SW11393 Marla Ruth Starnes
- In Practice for 18 Years
- Certificate from Zur Institute telemental health certification / 2020
- Attended University of Central Florida, Master's of Social Work, Graduated 2007
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Eating Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Family Conflict
Expertise
- Adoption
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Women's Issues
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Call for a free consultation now - (352) 280-3418
Marla Ruth Starnes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW