Marla Joi Newborn

"I believe in change, resilience, and authenticity, at any age, at any stage."

Marla Newborn is a Licensed Masters Social Worker and Credentialed Alcohol Substance Abuse Counselor. Marla believes therapy is most effective when a genuine and trusting relationship develops that leads to collaboration and figuring it out together. She believes each person has more mastery over their attitude and behavior than they may realize. Marla helps her clients begin to know themselves more deeply through self-awareness, self-compassion, and self-acceptance.

Marla graduated Florida State University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a minor in Anthropology. She received her master’s degree in social work from Fordham University. Marla completed the Trauma Informed Clinical Foundation Certificate Program at the University of Buffalo and completed level 1 and 2 training in EMDR at the EMDR Institute. Marla is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the EMDR International Association.

Marla specializes in supportive therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups, and serves adolescents, young adults, and older adults.

“I feel privileged to work with my clients and I would be honored to work with you!”