- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship and family
- Parenting and grief
About Marilyn
Marilyn Hall is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 24 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and life transitions. She also addresses issues such as parenting, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, career questions, mood disorders, and guilt and shame.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Sessions focus on what is happening now, what matters most to the person, and skills that can be used between meetings.
Marilyn often helps people sort through difficult choices and painful feelings left over from relationships, family dynamics, or past events. She works with people who are navigating separation, blended family issues, adoption and foster care concerns, or fatherhood questions. She also addresses multicultural concerns and compassion fatigue in professional and caregiving roles.
People can expect a mix of talking, practical strategies, and attention to patterns in relationships and behavior. She pays attention to communication problems, abandonment issues, and isolation or loneliness that keep people stuck. The focus is on clear steps and realistic ways to test different ways of coping.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and pricing varies by location. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and persistent guilt or shame by focusing on meaningful steps rather than thought elimination.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers concrete skills to test unhelpful beliefs and change patterns that keep problems like depression or anxiety going.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides practical tools for managing intense emotion and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can help when shame or self-criticism leads to impulsive or self-sabotaging actions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marilyn will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, concerns, and day-to-day life. She blends strategies and checks in to see what is helping and what needs adjustment.
Session logistics and formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or avoid travel. Many people find remote sessions useful for practicing skills in their regular routines and for keeping therapy consistent during life changes.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
California, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt or shame does she work with?
She works with feelings of guilt and shame tied to relationships, family history, parenting, and past trauma.
How does she approach guilt and shame in sessions?
She combines ACT, CBT, DBT, attachment-informed ideas, and client-centered listening to help people name feelings and try new responses.
What is her background and experience?
She is an LMFT in California with 24 years of clinical experience helping people with mood disorders, grief, trauma, and life transitions.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds LMFT credentials in California and practices from that state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Marilyn Hall?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.