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 provided therapeutic support to people across the lifespan, from infancy and childhood through adolescence, adulthood, middle adulthood, and older adulthood, bringing experience with many stages of life and development.

Her work has taken place in a range of settings including in-home visits, schools, community locations, agency environments, and a private office. She has supported people with lived experiences that include foster care and adoption, histories of trauma and domestic violence, challenges with peers or coworkers, chronic health concerns such as autoimmune conditions, LGBTQIA+ issues, separation, divorce, reunification, and situations involving court-ordered therapy.

Rebecca has worked with clients who have received diagnoses such as major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), adjustment disorder, school phobia, and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). Her intake includes a mental status exam and a collaborative exploration of reasons for starting therapy, from which she and the client identify therapeutic, personal, and professional goals.

As an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families - she emphasizes partnership in the process. Clients are invited to share their perspectives at every step so treatment reflects their priorities, values, and desired outcomes.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Rebecca Marrs uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and trauma-focused therapy as primary approaches in her practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration so the client’s experience guides sessions and helps improve self-understanding and relationships. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical skills to change those patterns, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Trauma-focused therapy addresses the impact of traumatic experiences by helping clients process memories, reduce symptoms, and build coping strategies tailored to trauma-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rebecca works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time in collaboration with the client so treatment stays aligned with what matters most to them.

Online therapy with Rebecca is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, and daily life, and they allow clients to connect with a licensed professional from different locations when in-person visits are not feasible.