Marla McQuay, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (License Eligible) is a compassionate and solution-focused mental health professional at Therapy Treatment Team, dedicated to empowering adolescents, adults, and couples as they navigate life’s challenges, transitions, and personal growth journeys. As a license-eligible counselor awaiting final licensure, Marla brings extensive experience in counseling, education, and personal development while providing a supportive, collaborative space where clients can gain clarity, build resilience, and create meaningful change.
At Therapy Treatment Team, Marla is committed to delivering personalized, evidence-based care that supports clients in overcoming obstacles and achieving emotional wellness.
Marla is also a Certified School Counselor and Certified Career Coach, bringing a diverse and holistic perspective to her counseling practice. She earned her bachelor’s degree in health education, along with both her Master’s and Specialist degrees in Counseling, from the University of Florida. Her strong educational foundation and broad professional experience allow her to effectively support clients through academic, career, relational, and mental health challenges.
Her therapeutic approach integrates Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Talk Therapy, allowing her to tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs and goals. Marla has experience working with clients across a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress management, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, and major life transitions. She specializes in helping individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain, as well as couples seeking healthier communication and stronger relationships.
Known for her warm, engaging, and practical style, Marla equips clients with effective coping strategies, emotional regulation skills, and actionable tools that foster healing and long-term success. Her mission is to help clients move beyond obstacles, embrace personal transformation, and live more balanced, fulfilling lives.
“Growth begins when we choose courage over comfort, and true change happens when we believe healing is possible.”