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Marlene Favors

Practical therapy for stress and life transitions

LMFT California

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English, Spanish
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About Marlene

Marlene Favors helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction, or difficult life changes find clearer ways forward.

Background and approach

As a California licensed marriage and family therapist, she draws on a blend of evidence-based methods to support clients in building resilience, improving coping skills, and gaining emotional insight. Marlene emphasizes practical tools that clients can use day to day while attending to the stories that shape their reactions and relationships.

Her practice addresses a range of concerns including self-esteem, anger, caregiver stress, attachment and abandonment issues, and challenges tied to divorce, immigration, or family conflict. She integrates approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor work to each person’s needs.

Marlene has practiced for 11 years and provides services in English and Spanish from her California license (LMFT, CA LMFT 154534). Her aim is to create a compassionate, goal-oriented process that helps clients move toward greater balance and purpose.

Online approaches that combine skill-building and meaning

CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors by teaching concrete skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, stress, and problematic coping. It emphasizes small practiceable changes that can reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and accepting difficult emotions while committing to actions that support a meaningful life. This approach is useful for people who want to build psychological flexibility and align behavior with what matters most to them.

Marlene approaches online work collaboratively, recognizing that the best therapeutic pathway is discovered together. She will explore a client’s goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques and adjust methods over time so treatment remains tailored and practical.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate varied schedules and needs. These formats offer flexibility for maintaining consistent care while balancing work, family, and other commitments, making it easier to access therapy from different locations within California.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Marlene commonly address?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes, along with related issues like attachment, family problems, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her work blends practical, skills-focused methods with attention to personal narrative, using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing to create actionable strategies.
How long has she been practicing?
She brings 11 years of clinical experience to her practice, applying that background to help clients develop coping mechanisms and emotional insight.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with the credential CA LMFT 154534 and uses that license to provide services in the state.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Yes, sessions are available in both English and Spanish to accommodate bilingual clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to engage in therapy.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Spanish