Rebecca Marrs , LMFT

Rebecca Marrs is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with more than ten years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked across the lifespan, supporting people from infancy through older adulthood, and has practiced in varied settings including in-home care, schools, community programs, agencies, and a private office.

Her caseload has included individuals with histories of foster care and adoption, trauma and domestic violence, difficulties with peers or co-workers, autoimmune conditions, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Rebecca has supported clients through separation, divorce, reunification, and court-ordered therapy, and has worked with people diagnosed with major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, adjustment disorder, school phobia, and oppositional defiant disorder.

Intake begins with a thorough assessment that includes a mental status exam, and this information is woven naturally into early sessions. Rebecca collaborates with each person to clarify therapeutic, personal, and professional goals so treatment reflects individual needs. Her office is presented as a space to share thoughts and feelings and to experience being heard, understood, validated, and supported. Throughout the process clients are invited to participate and have a say at each step of their care.

Approaches and Options for Online Therapeutic Care

Rebecca draws on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance that helps people explore their feelings and identify their own solutions. This approach is useful for building trust, improving self-esteem, and navigating life transitions.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and trying practical strategies to shift behavior and mood. CBT can be effective for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and stress-related concerns.

When trauma is a focus of care, trauma-focused strategies are applied to help process traumatic events and reduce their ongoing impact, with attention to pacing and the individual's readiness.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rebecca collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from different locations while working with a trained therapist.