- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Trauma-informed methods
About Rebecca
Rebecca Marrs is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with ten years of experience in mental health care. She has worked with people across the lifespan and in many settings, including homes, schools, community programs, agencies, and a private office. Rebecca lists concerns she addresses such as stress, anxiety, relationship matters, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT issues, parenting, self-esteem, and ADHD.
Her background includes work with people from foster care and adoption backgrounds, those affected by domestic violence, and people managing chronic illness or disability. She has experience supporting people after separation, divorce, reunification, and court-ordered therapy. Rebecca has worked with a range of presentations that have included diagnoses like major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and others.
In first sessions she completes an intake that includes a mental status exam. That assessment happens naturally in conversation as she asks why someone has come to therapy and what they hope to change. She collaborates with each person to set therapeutic, personal, and professional goals.
Rebecca uses several therapeutic approaches to guide sessions. She draws on client-centered methods to listen and reflect, cognitive behavioral strategies to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and trauma-informed methods when past harm is central. She also uses solution-focused and mindfulness techniques when they fit a person's goals.
People who reach out can expect to be asked about practical goals and current challenges. Rebecca emphasizes that clients have a say in planning sessions and in deciding the direction of care. The work aims to be straightforward and focused on what matters right now.
How Rebecca uses approaches in online work
Rebecca draws on client-centered therapy to center each person’s concerns and preferences. That approach involves open listening, reflecting what she hears, and checking in about goals so sessions focus on what matters most. It is useful for exploring feelings like shame and guilt and for deciding immediate priorities.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In practical terms this means noticing unhelpful thinking patterns, testing a different thought, and trying small behavior changes. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and self-critical thinking.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Rebecca will discuss options and collaborate with a client to decide which approaches suit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision can change over time as progress and new issues emerge.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit appointments into a busy day, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques like mindfulness exercises, thought records, and solution-focused planning to work effectively in remote sessions.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Rebecca works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT concerns, parenting, self-esteem, ADHD, and related topics.
How would she approach shame or guilt tied to relationships?
She uses client-centered conversation and cognitive behavioral techniques to clarify thoughts and behaviors and to set practical steps for change.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience in the mental health field working across ages and settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and practices in that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.