- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction recovery
- Values and direction
About Marlene
Marlene Favors is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 11 years of practice. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She also focuses on issues like attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and questions about life purpose.
Her sessions are practical and grounded. She listens to the story a person brings and helps name the priorities that matter right now. Conversations often move from identifying patterns to testing small changes that feel manageable. She uses everyday language and clear steps rather than clinical jargon.
Marlene draws on several evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. She adapts questions and exercises to match what a person needs in the moment. That might mean working on skills for managing strong emotions, practicing values-based decisions, or increasing motivation to change harmful behaviors.
Clients report working through communication problems, guilt and shame, forgiveness, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. Marlene also addresses practical stressors such as immigration-related concerns and family conflicts. Sessions include direct discussion, skill-building, and planning next steps that fit daily life.
She offers services in English and Spanish and practices in California as an LMFT. To begin, people choose the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that align with those values. It can help when a person feels directionless after a job change, breakup, or health shift by prioritizing what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or problematic coping. It often uses short exercises and practice tasks to test new ways of thinking and acting.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to see which methods fit their goals and day-to-day life. That process can include trying different techniques and adjusting the focus as needs change.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when a full appointment is not possible. They can also accommodate quieter surroundings, shorter technology needs, or sessions that do not require video. Practical arrangements are discussed when scheduling so sessions match a person's routines and preferences.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can she help with?
Marlene helps adults with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also works on attachment issues, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and life purpose questions.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She combines practical steps and reflective work, using methods that move from identifying patterns to trying small changes. Conversations typically look at values, behavior changes, and emotion regulation skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns including addiction and major life transitions.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a California LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and she practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specific fees when you start the registration process.
What should I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.