Rebecca Marrs, LMFT

Rebecca Marrs is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with ten years in the mental health field. She meets people where they are and starts by asking why they chose therapy now. Sessions begin with an intake that includes a basic mental status exam and a collaborative conversation about goals and priorities.

Rebecca has practiced in many settings, including schools, community sites, agency environments, in-home visits, and a private office. She has worked with people from a wide range of backgrounds, such as foster care and adoption, and with those who identify as LGBTQIA+. She has supported people coping with trauma, medical concerns, relationship changes, and legal or court-related situations.

Her approach balances listening with practical steps. She helps clients identify patterns in thoughts and everyday habits, then tries small changes that can fit into daily life. Rebecca encourages clients to set clear, achievable goals and checks progress each session.

Rebecca uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. She often draws on client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, solution-focused planning, and trauma-focused methods. The focus is on tangible tools for stress, anxiety, sleep problems, parenting strain, self-esteem, and life transitions.

People who prefer a therapist who asks questions, offers concrete strategies, and involves them in deciding goals may find this style a good fit. To start, Rebecca guides a straightforward intake and works with clients to shape the path forward.

How Rebecca’s approaches translate to online sessions

Rebecca often uses client-centered therapy, which means she lets the client guide the pace and topics while she listens and reflects. This approach helps people feel heard and keeps sessions focused on what matters most to them.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, which looks at how thoughts and everyday habits affect mood and behavior. CBT offers practical exercises and small behavioral changes that can be practiced between sessions to address anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Rebecca will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and adjust methods as needed. Together they choose techniques that fit the person's needs and lifestyle rather than forcing a single method.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since options are not listed here. Online sessions can help people fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let clients practice new skills in real-life routines and bring examples from home into sessions. Licensed professionals can work with these approaches remotely while tailoring each session to the client's goals and daily life.