Rebecca Marrs

Rebecca Marrs is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with ten years of experience in the mental health field. She offers calm, steady support for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Rebecca starts by asking what brought someone to therapy and what they hope to change. She invites clients to shape the goals and pace of the work.

Rebecca has provided care in homes, schools, community settings, agencies, and a private office. Her background includes work with people affected by foster care, adoption, trauma, domestic violence, medical illness, separation and divorce, and LGBTQIA+ concerns. She has experience working with a range of diagnoses including major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, and adjustment-related difficulties.

In early sessions Rebecca completes an intake that includes a mental status exam and a collaborative goal-setting conversation. She uses that information to build a plan aimed at everyday changes. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer communication, and coping strategies that fit a person's life.

Her approach draws from Mindfulness Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. That mix helps people learn to notice thoughts and feelings, practice new habits, and resolve problems one step at a time.

Rebecca emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental atmosphere where people can be heard and feel understood. She encourages questions and shared decision making at every stage of care.

How Rebecca’s approaches fit into online work

Rebecca often blends Mindfulness Therapy with Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral strategies. Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice thoughts and bodily reactions so they can respond more calmly to stress and anxiety. Client-Centered work focuses on listening and building a collaborative relationship so clients set the agenda and pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical tools to change them, which can help with low mood, worry, and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Rebecca will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and daily demands and will adapt methods as needed. That shared planning helps pick techniques that fit the client’s life and the problems they want to address.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduces travel time, and can allow quicker check-ins during a work break or between appointments. Some people find video helpful for face-to-face interaction, while others prefer phone check-ins for a shorter, lower-bandwidth conversation. Rebecca will work with the client to choose what best supports their progress.