Marco Guillen, LMFT
Therapist focused on practical change
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- Addictions support
- Relationship help
- Spanish and English
About Marco
He began working with clients around addiction decades ago and has practiced in clinics, hospitals, and schools. That range shapes an approach that blends real-world skills with compassionate listening. Sessions focus on specific problems and on building strategies that fit daily life.
Marco draws on several methods such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral techniques, and dialectical behavior ideas. He uses these to address issues like impulsivity, process addictions, panic attacks, and difficulties with communication or control. The aim is to reduce harmful patterns and increase options for coping.
Many clients come for help with family problems, workplace stress, or a midlife crisis and want clear steps forward. Marco will tailor the conversation and the plan to each person’s situation. He emphasizes practical tools, постепенные changes, and support through challenging moments.
Marco offers therapy in English and Spanish. He encourages prospective clients to take the first step by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a session to see how the work might proceed.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Spanish
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's lead. The therapist helps people find their own answers by reflecting concerns and asking helpful questions. This approach works well for people who need a respectful space to think through big life choices or a midlife transition.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is useful for mood concerns, panic attacks, and many forms of addictive behavior because it breaks problems into manageable steps. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills that can help with impulsivity and strong anger.
Finding the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will discuss goals and try methods that fit the person's needs and preferences. Treatment is collaborative, with adjustments made as progress and challenges appear.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT tools to remote sessions so people practice skills between meetings and track small wins over time.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Marco help with?
He works with people facing addictions, relationship difficulties, family conflict, anger, and low self-esteem. He also addresses issues like impulsivity, loneliness, and questions about life purpose.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is straightforward and practical. He listens with respect and helps clients build step-by-step strategies using goal-focused conversation.
How long has he been practicing?
Marco has 20 years of professional experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. His earlier work included decades supporting people with addiction in clinics, hospitals, and schools.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
Marco is licensed in California as an LMFT. He practices with a focus on the concerns listed in his profile and provides services from that state.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. The therapist or platform can clarify which formats are offered.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the chosen plan and scheduling details.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.