Marla’s Approach

Face your fears, they say—that’s how you get over them. But what if you’ve already tried, and the anxiety still shows up when it matters most?

You push through, analyze it, try to control it—yet in social situations or conversations, something still holds back your full confidence.

I understand this from both lived experience and years of working with individuals facing social anxiety and public speaking fear. My approach is structured, practical, and focused on helping you build a more stable internal foundation—not by eliminating fear, but by changing how you respond to it.

If you struggle with chronic social anxiety, I’ll help you move out of tunnel-vision thinking and develop a grounded, intentional way of showing up under pressure.

Together, we’ll work on how to:

• Reframe unhelpful thought patterns
• Identify and interrupt automatic negative thinking
• Build tolerance for discomfort without avoidance
• Develop a steadier, more supportive inner voice

Together, we create clear, step-by-step strategies so you can gradually face situations you’ve been avoiding—at a pace that feels manageable and supported.

I’ve been researching this type of anxiety for 20 years in my personal and professional life, and I’ve worked with hundreds of others with social anxiety and/or public speaking fear.

Everyone has different types of social anxiety (generalized, performance only, or both) and it affects their daily lives in multiple ways, even if they’re masking it well to their loved ones and/or the outside world. I’ve learned what helps and hinders individuals with a variety of circumstances and want to share these insights with you.

Why work with me?

I bring over 20 years of experience working with anxiety, alongside my certification as an ICF Certified Master Coach. My work is tailored, practical, and adapted to how your anxiety actually shows up in real life.