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Rebecca Marrs

Rebecca Marrs, LMFT

California

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Family and trauma concerns

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  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy

About Rebecca

Rebecca Marrs is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with ten years of experience in mental health care. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, depression, and family of origin concerns. She also addresses LGBTQ matters, parenting strain, sleep problems, self-esteem, career stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Rebecca has worked across many settings including homes, schools, community programs, agencies, and a private office. Her caseload has included people with histories of foster care and adoption, separation and reunification, and a range of medical and psychological challenges. She has experience with clients who have faced trauma, domestic violence, or court-ordered interventions.

Intake begins with a conversation about the reasons for seeking help and a brief mental status evaluation. Sessions focus on identifying practical goals and working toward them together. Rebecca emphasizes collaboration and gives clients a say in how therapy proceeds.

Her approach draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused work. In practice this means listening to what matters most, testing small changes, and using skills to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

People who come for help often want clearer boundaries, better communication, relief from recurring family patterns, or tools for managing anxiety and grief. Rebecca aims to help people recognize longstanding patterns and try different ways of relating that fit their current life.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Rebecca integrates client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions. Client-centered work focuses on listening closely to what matters to the person and using that information to shape goals and next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety, mood, and sleep problems.

She also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice patterns and respond with more intention. Mindfulness strategies involve simple attention and breathing practices that can reduce reactivity and improve focus. Together these approaches aim to clarify what is getting in the way and to test small changes that fit everyday life.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match a client's needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust them over time based on what helps most.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy schedule easier by reducing travel and allowing sessions to occur from different locations. Some formats are better for brief check-ins while others suit longer skill-building work, so ask about what is offered and what will best match your goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, family of origin issues, and related topics such as parenting, intimacy, and ADHD.

What is her therapeutic style?

Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented. She uses listening, practical skills, and problem-solving to address day-to-day challenges.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has ten years of experience in the mental health field working in homes, schools, community settings, agencies, and an office.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and practices in that state.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions scheduled and what formats are offered?

Specific session formats are not detailed here; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does the subscription and cost system work?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; exact rates depend on your location.

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Rebecca MarrsLMFT

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