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Marlene Favors

Marlene Favors

LMFT

California

Compassionate therapist focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, California / 154534
Experience
11 years
Languages
English, Spanish
Location
California

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    • Motivational approach
    • Skills based tools
    • Spanish and English

    About Marlene

    Marlene Favors is a California licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, low self-esteem, and big life changes. She speaks English and Spanish and aims to make therapy straightforward and useful for everyday problems. Her style is warm and direct, helping people find small, practical steps they can try between sessions.

    She draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools when they fit the situation. Sessions focus on identifying values, building coping skills, and reducing behaviors that get in the way of goals.

    With 11 years of experience, she has worked with people dealing with divorce and separation, caregiver stress, addiction to drugs or alcohol, and struggles around belonging or abandonment. She pays attention to how past attachment wounds influence current relationships and reactions. The aim is practical healing rather than labels.

    Marlene emphasizes small, achievable goals and clear strategies. She helps clients learn skills for managing strong emotions, improving communication, and handling life transitions. Therapy is collaborative, with clients guiding the priorities.

    People who want a therapist who speaks Spanish or English and who uses a mix of motivational and skills-based approaches may find her helpful. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling before booking.

  2. How therapeutic methods translate to online work

    Marlene uses Motivational Interviewing to help people uncover what matters most to them and to strengthen their own reasons for change; this approach is conversational and often focuses on small steps a person is willing to try. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that align with their values; it is useful for anxiety, grief, and life transitions.

    Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Marlene works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person's needs and preferences. She adjusts strategies as goals shift, and clients help set the pace and priorities for their work together.

    The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a break. It can also let people continue work between major life events and use digital tools for worksheets and skill practice.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisSelf-love

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational Interviewing

    Experience

    11+ years

    Listed in

    California

    Languages

    English, Spanish

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What issues does she help with?

    Marlene works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on concerns like attachment, caregiver stress, communication problems, and immigration issues.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her approach is collaborative and practical. She uses motivational techniques and skills-based work to set small goals and build healthier habits.

    What is her background and experience?

    She has 11 years of clinical experience supporting people through divorce, grief, addiction, and major life transitions. Her work emphasizes emotional healing and coping skill development.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.

    In which languages are sessions offered?

    Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

    How does payment work?

    Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I get started?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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