Marc Zola, LMFT & LPC
Learn to Manage the Emotional Impact of Hearing Loss

About My Practice

My professional experience includes clinical work in community mental health settings, private practice and inpatient behavioral health hospital settings. In addition, I am a frequent presenter of lectures on managing the emotional impact of hearing loss, counseling techniques and couples communication. Since 2006 I have been an expert columnist for the Hearing Loss Association of Oregon's 'Hear it Is' newsletter.

I have a graduate degree in Couples & Family Therapy from the University of Oregon and a degree in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. I am licensed in the State of Oregon as both a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT # T0624) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC # C2145).

I have published peer-reviewed journal articles on best-practice approaches to treating the most challenging relationship issues and am a contracted therapy provider with the State of Oregon's Vocational Rehabilitation Department where I help clients learn to manage hearing loss in the workplace. I also hold an NCC credential (National Certified Counselor) and am a Clinical Member of the AAMFT (American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists).

Last but not least, I have a parent with profound hearing loss who is a proud grandmother and has been an active member of HLA for over 20 years. From an early age, I was exposed to what helps, what hurts, and how to manage the frustration, fear and uncertainty of living with hearing loss.