Marni Freedman , LMFT

Marni Freedman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 18 years of clinical experience. She specializes in supporting people who are managing stress and anxiety, navigating relationship challenges, strengthening self-esteem, and coping with life changes, and she integrates coaching to help clients find motivation and purpose. Her work also addresses specific concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues, communication difficulties, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose and midlife transitions, self-love, and women's issues.

Marni centers the client's knowledge of their own story and highlights individual strengths as the foundation for change. She draws on evidence-informed therapeutic techniques to help clients identify patterns, develop practical coping skills, and pursue meaningful goals. The therapy process with Marni is collaborative and grounded in real-world strategies that aim to increase resilience and clarity. Taking an initial step toward therapy can feel challenging, and Marni acknowledges that decision with encouragement and respect for each person’s courage in beginning the work.

Evidence-Informed Techniques for Online Support

Marni uses evidence-informed, skills-focused approaches that help people manage day-to-day symptoms and relational patterns. One approach emphasizes practical coping strategies for stress and anxiety, teaching breathing, behavioral, and cognitive tools to reduce overwhelm and improve functioning in daily life. Another area of focus is attachment-informed work, which explores patterns of relating and abandonment concerns to improve communication, trust, and emotional connection in relationships. She also integrates coaching methods for life transitions, helping clients clarify values, set realistic goals, and take incremental steps toward change.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is collaborative. Marni partners with clients to assess their needs, goals, and preferences and then adapts techniques so the work fits the person rather than fitting the person to a single method. This shared process guides decisions about which strategies to emphasize during therapy.

Online therapy with Marni is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it possible to access consistent support without travel, and they allow the therapist and client to choose formats that best support progress and engagement.