- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship struggles
- Life transitions
About Marilyn
Marilyn Hall is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 24 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and life transitions. Her practice also covers LGBT concerns, parenting challenges, career stress, and mood disorders.
Marilyn focuses on helping people regain a sense of control in their lives. Sessions tend to be straightforward and practical. She helps clients name what feels overwhelming, sort priorities, and try out small changes that can make daily life easier.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address patterns of thinking and action. She also uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas when relationship history and emotional connection come up in therapy. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotion regulation and coping strategies are needed.
Marilyn has spent many years supporting people through separation, divorce, blended family difficulties, adoption and foster care matters, and family of origin conflicts. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, guilt and shame, isolation, and finding life purpose.
People meet Marilyn for a mix of skill-building and reflective work. She helps with concrete problems like communication and parenting, and with longer-term themes such as identity and meaning after major life changes. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How her approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values-based action. It helps people who feel stuck make small, meaningful changes while learning to live with tough thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying practical behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early connections affect current trust and intimacy. Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. That collaborative conversation helps decide whether to emphasize ACT skills, CBT techniques, attachment-focused work, or a mix. Confirm which online session formats are offered before booking. Many people value online sessions because they can fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, or make it easier to have a shorter check-in when life feels hectic. Online appointments can also let someone access care while living in California without needing to travel. Ask about specific session options when you schedule so you know what will work best for your routine.Areas of expertise
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
California, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, career stress, and LGBT-related issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused, combining skill-building with reflective discussion to help people manage emotions and make changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of experience as a therapist working with life transitions, family conflict, mood disorders, and trauma-related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - practicing in California.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How do fees and payment work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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