Marla is available for Telehealth sessions only.
Hi, I’m Marla Ruhana
My intention is to provide a safe place to be real and heard. Offering validation and insight regarding life stressors and tools to cope in the real world. A compass for life, shedding what no longer serves you. Adding more peace, joy, fun and tranquility.
Contact me today:
(586) 801-4701
EXPERIENCE
Marla has been a psychotherapist for over 25 years. Her theoretical orientation is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (CBT).
As her mentors have said, “We treat people, not behaviors”.
She is a seasoned Psychotherapist, Retreat Facilitator, and Public Speaker. Marla is a Writer and Adjunct Faculty at Wayne State University’s Graduate School of Social Work, where she taught Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Grief & Loss, DSM5, and Mindfulness. Marla has additional expertise in helping Empath’s live their best lives! She is also certified in Nutrition and Integrative Medicine in Mental Health.
In addition to individual sessions, she works with couples, and facilitates groups. Women have been joining her on Escapes to replenish their souls for over a decade! Many women have attended Escapes repeatedly!
Former Host of WMTV’s “The Social Mention” a talk show on enhancing health, wellness and lifestyle. Having worked within the Henry Ford Health System for decades, Marla has expertise in both clinical and medical social work.
Marla is a cast member in the important documentary film, Pink&Blue Colors of Hereditary Cancer. She has facilitated groups for BRCA 1-2 positive individuals and their families. www.pinkandbluemovie.com
Marla is an engaging, gifted, trustworthy, competent, and caring psychotherapist with genuine regard for others.
“Maybe the journey isn’t so much about becoming anything. Maybe it’s about un-becoming everything that isn’t really you, so you can be who you were meant to be in the first place. ”
Marla’s Expertise
Empaths
Women’s Issues
Anxiety
BRCA 1-2
Relationship Issues & Codependency
Caregiving
Grief & Loss, Pet Loss
Other Loss; Divorce, Home, Life Transitions
Certifications & Affiliations
Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work
Nutrition and Integrative Medicine in Mental Health
Empath Training Certification
Certified in Critical Incident Stress Management
Emeritus Board Member – Mental Illness Research Association
Wayne State University
University of Michigan – Dearborn
25+ Years of Practice
Why see Marla for therapy?
Eliminate negative self-talk
Embrace solitude
Obtain inner peace
Become enlightened
Enhance your relationships
Increase awareness
“I have been a client of Marla’s on and off for 10+ years and have nothing but great things to say. She is incredibly down to earth, empathic and knowledgeable. The lessons I have learned in therapy are invaluable and I continue to learn from her. She has truly helped me become the best version of myself, and for that, I am so grateful.”
Testimonials
“I came to Marla over ten years ago for help with the sudden loss of a family member. Since then she has helped me with that period of my life and so many others. I continue to see her today because working with her is more like working with a friend who deeply understands, can empathize and provide guidance.”