Marilyn Hall, LMFT

Marilyn Hall is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 24 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and big life changes. She works with clients facing grief, trauma, relationship and family concerns, and struggles with self-esteem or career decisions. Her approach is practical and straightforward, aimed at helping people feel more in control of their emotions and daily life.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, and other conversational approaches to help people notice thoughts and change behavior. Sessions focus on clear steps to reduce overwhelm, build coping skills, and improve communication. Marilyn favors short, actionable practices that can fit into a busy life.

In sessions she listens closely and helps clients set realistic goals. Work may include tracking thoughts and moods, trying new ways of communicating, or practicing grounding and emotion-regulation skills. She emphasizes small changes that add up over time rather than quick fixes.

Marilyn brings a calm, respectful style to conversations about sensitive topics like trauma, separation, parenting challenges, and multicultural concerns. She helps people sort through complicated family history and decide what they want going forward. Her work includes support for those navigating adoption and blended-family issues.

Marilyn practices in California and conducts sessions in English. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can find a format that fits their daily routine.

Online approaches that match your needs

Marilyn blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with attachment-informed work to address day-to-day distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on noticing thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify values, accept difficult feelings, and take committed steps toward a meaningful life. Attachment-based ideas are used to examine relationship patterns and improve closeness and communication.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Marilyn works with each person to identify goals, test different strategies, and adjust methods based on what feels helpful. She will talk through options and tailor sessions to your needs and preferences rather than assuming one path fits everyone.

Online sessions come in several formats to fit different days and routines. Video calls let you work face-to-face for skills practice and deeper conversations. Phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited or you need a simpler check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief, on-the-go exchanges and follow-up between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, parenting, and other commitments.