- Stress and anxiety
- Guilt and shame
- English and Spanish
About Marina
Marina Villanueva is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with eight years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, and the challenge of coping with life changes. Marina speaks English and Spanish and supports clients who want to address guilt and shame alongside other concerns.
Her approach is practical and straightforward. She listens for what matters most and adjusts conversation and next steps to fit each person. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that can be tried between meetings. Discussions may cover attachment, communication problems, caregiving strain, and questions about life purpose.
Marina has particular experience with post-traumatic stress, sexual assault and abuse, postpartum depression, and immigration-related issues. She also helps people working through infidelity, isolation, and young adult transitions. Forgiveness, self-love, and managing strong emotions are commonly addressed in her work.
In sessions she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people recognize patterns and practice different ways of responding. The emphasis is on understandable tools you can use day to day. She adapts pace and focus based on what the client says is most helpful.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled. Costs vary by location and the service uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Marina does not accept international clients.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Evidence-based techniques are used to address symptoms and patterns in everyday life. One common approach focuses on recognizing unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral experiments. This helps with anxiety, guilt, and low mood by offering concrete alternatives to automatic reactions.Another approach looks at attachment and relationship patterns. It helps people spot recurring dynamics in close relationships and practice clearer communication and boundaries. That work can be useful for relationship stress, caregiving strain, and feelings tied to shame.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to decide which techniques fit a person's goals and preferences. Plans are adjusted together as progress and challenges become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can also adapt exercises so they are practical for the places and schedules clients actually have.
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Primary focus
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to guilt or shame?
She works with guilt and shame alongside issues like trauma, relationship problems, and depression. Conversations often include forgiveness, self-love, and attachment patterns.
How would she approach feelings of persistent guilt?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques to identify patterns that keep guilt alive and to try new ways of responding. The focus is on short, usable steps between sessions.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Marina is an LMFT with eight years of professional work experience in California. Her caseload has included trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, and life transitions.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as an LMFT in California and practices with that credential in the state.
Can I work with her in Spanish?
Sessions are offered in both English and Spanish.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location. Exact pricing is provided during sign-up.
What steps are needed to get started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.