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Marilyn Hall, LMFT

Licensed marriage and family therapist
  • 24 years experience
  • Focus on life transitions
  • Depression and anxiety support

About Marilyn Hall

Marilyn Hall brings a service-oriented approach to her work and prioritizes helping others reach their personal and relational goals in a supportive, respectful way. She draws on a long career focused on practical, compassionate care for individuals, couples, and families facing life changes and emotional challenges.

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. With 24 years of clinical experience, she has helped people regain a sense of control over their emotions, relationships, and family conflicts through evidence-informed therapeutic work.

Marilyn specializes in guiding people through difficult transitions and has experience treating depression, anxiety, separation and divorce, grief, and trauma. Her style emphasizes collaboration, respect, and steady support as clients work toward clearer priorities, healthier connections, and improved coping.

Rooted in a commitment to service, Marilyn focuses on practical strategies and thoughtful listening to help clients move forward at a pace that fits their needs.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBlended family issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Marilyn Hall have?

Marilyn Hall has 24 years of experience.

Is Marilyn Hall a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are CA LMFT MFT 37041, OR LMFT T2116.

In which languages does Marilyn Hall provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Marilyn Hall located?

She is located in California.

How can I work with Marilyn Hall as my therapist?

You can work with Marilyn Hall through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Marilyn Hall work with international clients?

Marilyn Hall does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Marilyn Hall cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches for Online Care and Therapeutic Support

Marilyn Hall draws from several well-established approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept uncomfortable feelings, and commit to actions that move them toward a meaningful life - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding interpersonal patterns and early relationship dynamics to improve current connections and emotional regulation - it can be helpful for relationship difficulties, intimacy-related concerns, and family issues.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist provides empathy and support while clients explore their goals and strengths - this approach supports self-esteem, coping with change, and grief.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Marilyn works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, by phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals when in-person visits are not practical.

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