Marsha Nan Poland Cooper

Experienced CBT-informed therapist focused on practical change

LPCC Kentucky

Experience: 9 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
Languages: English

About Marsha

Marsha Nan Poland Cooper brings nine years of clinical experience to her work and prefers to be called Nan. She completed a BA and a Master of Arts in Education at Western Kentucky University and holds the Kentucky LPCC credential (KY LPCC 104191).

Background and approach

Early in her career she provided therapy in a clinic setting and worked with clients in the school system before establishing a independent practice five years ago.

Nan emphasizes an active, collaborative role for clients and frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting challenges, anger, and coping with life transitions.

She also works with issues such as codependency, commitment concerns, divorce and separation, feelings of emptiness, family problems, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, life purpose, seasonal affective disorder, social anxiety and phobia, and women's issues. Nan often assigns practical between-session tasks to help clients apply what they learn in sessions to everyday situations.

She practices in Kentucky and provides services in English, integrating solution-focused strategies alongside CBT to help clients identify goals and build workable steps toward them.

Practical Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Nan incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, a brief, goal-oriented approach that emphasizes building on existing strengths and creating clear, practical steps toward desired outcomes.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Nan works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and everyday circumstances and then tailors strategies accordingly so therapy fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling more flexible and accessible. These remote options allow clients to engage in goal-focused work and complete between-session assignments from their own environment, helping integrate therapeutic change into daily life while accommodating different communication styles and time constraints.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, parenting and family problems, as well as anger and coping with life changes.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her approach is collaborative and active, encouraging clients to take part in shaping sessions and often using practical assignments between meetings to reinforce progress.

How long has she been practicing?

She has nine years of experience, beginning in clinic settings and school-based work before launching a independent practice five years ago.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds a Kentucky LPCC credential listed as KY LPCC 104191 and completed a BA and an MAE at Western Kentucky University.

Are services offered in other languages or to international clients?

Services are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

In what formats are sessions available?

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How is cost handled for therapy sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process to begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommitment issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Kentucky

Languages

English