Marsha Nan Poland Cooper

Marsha Nan Poland Cooper is an LPCC who prefers to be called Nan. She brings nine years of clinical experience and a down-to-earth style to sessions. Nan believes clients take an active role in their work together and she often partners with people to set clear, practical goals.

Nan began her career in a clinic setting and worked with students through school-based services. She later opened a private practice five years ago and continues to shape her approach around real-life needs. Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in Education from Western Kentucky University.

In sessions she frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focusing on how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to help people identify small, doable steps toward change. Homework and between-session tasks are offered sometimes to reinforce progress.

Nannotes an interest in a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, and parenting challenges. Additional areas she addresses include codependency, commitment issues, divorce and separation, feelings of emptiness, family problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, seasonal affective disorder, social anxiety and phobia, and women’s issues.

Her manner is practical and collaborative. Sessions tend to focus on specific problems and on building skills that can be used day to day. People who prefer straightforward guidance and clear next steps may find her style a good fit.

Using CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online

CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions affect one another and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It can help with anxiety, depression, social fears, and managing stress through concrete exercises and behavioral experiments.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and on what’s already working. It helps people set clear goals and try simple changes that build momentum toward better day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals and preferences. That means checking in about what feels useful and adjusting tools or homework as needed.

If you are considering online therapy, check the session options before booking so you know how meetings are held. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, require less travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when a full in-person visit isn’t possible. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions to match your schedule and needs.