Marla Monk , LCSW, LISW-CP

Marla Monk, LCSW, LISW-CP, is a licensed social worker based in South Carolina who works with individuals, couples, and families facing a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. She holds advanced social work training and professional licensure - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LISW-CP denotes Licensed Independent Social Worker - Certified Practitioner - and brings focused clinical expertise to issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, grief, parenting, and caregiver stress.

Her practice includes work with clients affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, adoption and foster care matters, veteran and first responder concerns, and family-of-origin or communication problems. Marla is experienced in supporting those coping with life transitions, career and control issues, compassion fatigue, and other complex responses to loss or trauma. She also works with LGBT clients and addresses challenges related to divorce, separation, and forgiveness.

Clinically, Marla integrates evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused approaches, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy to tailor care to each person or couple. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, practical skills, and helping clients build resilience and healthier relationships over time.