Marquita Dempsey
Compassionate, practical support for lasting change
LMFT California
- Experience
- 10 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Relationship, Family, Depression
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Marquita
Marquita Dempsey is a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a decade of clinical experience supporting people through major life transitions and emotional challenges.
Background and approach
She has worked extensively with concerns such as depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep difficulties, anger, and self-esteem, as well as career changes, parenting challenges, ADHD, and infidelity. Her background includes helping clients build motivation and confidence while addressing stress and anxiety.
Marquita emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients are invited to explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace. She combines evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies, with a client-centered stance that prioritizes each person’s goals and values.
The aim of her work is to empower clients to identify practical steps forward and strengthen coping skills that support lasting change. Clients seeking guidance can expect collaborative support focused on real-world challenges and achievable goals.
Marquita frames therapy as a partnership, offering encouragement and practical tools while respecting the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Working Online with Practical, Client-Focused Therapies
Marquita uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing symptoms like depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and anger. She also draws on client-centered therapy, which prioritizes empathic listening and respect for each person's experiences to create a supportive environment for exploring goals and emotions.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to clarify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods as needed so the work stays relevant and actionable. This partnership helps ensure therapy is tailored to individual needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow sessions to fit into busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options provide flexibility for pacing, between-session check-ins, and quick access to support when questions or challenges arise, making it easier to maintain consistent progress toward therapeutic goals.
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Experience
10+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English