Marilyn Hall, LMFT
Therapist in California
Marilyn Hall is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California.
- Licensed inCalifornia, Oregon
- LicenseMFT 37041, T2116
- NPI 1982733549
- Experience24+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Marilyn
Marilyn Hall is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and major life changes. Her work often focuses on relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, and challenges around intimacy and self‑worth.
With 24 years of experience, Marilyn uses a mix of practical therapies to help clients make steady changes. Sessions look at current patterns, emotional responses, and real life choices.
Background and approach
She draws on attachment ideas to understand how early bonds shape present behavior and feelings. Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Client‑Centered techniques to fit each person’s needs. That means helping people notice what matters, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and build actions that match their values.
She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotional regulation skills are needed. Marilyn aims to create a calm, respectful space where clients can talk through painful experiences and try new ways of coping. She works with issues like abandonment, blended family stress, adoption and foster care concerns, and multicultural challenges.
Many people also seek her for career questions, caregiving strain, and compassion fatigue. Practical matters such as session format and pacing are set together. Marilyn invites people to start by describing their main concern and what they hope to change, then she helps map a clear, workable plan for therapy.
Credentials
- LMFT (California)
- License MFT 37041 · expires December 2027
- LMFT (Oregon)
- License T2116 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1982733549 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Marilyn lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Coping with life changes
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Marilyn names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment and skills work online
Marilyn combines Attachment‑Based Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client‑Centered methods to guide online work. Attachment approaches look at how early relationships shape current trust, closeness, and conflict, which can help when intimacy or family patterns cause pain. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed actions even when feelings are hard, which helps with anxiety, depression, and life changes. Client‑Centered Therapy emphasizes being heard and respected so clients can explore concerns at their own pace and build insight.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Marilyn will listen to a person’s goals and concerns, then suggest methods to try together. She encourages ongoing feedback so therapy can shift if something isn’t helping and so clients feel involved in each step.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text‑based messaging. Video is useful for in‑depth conversation and reading nonverbal cues. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is low or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check‑ins, homework support, or when shorter exchanges fit into a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while keeping focus on practical change.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Marilyn supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, as well as relationship and family issues. She also works with parenting strain, intimacy questions, self‑esteem, and mood disorders.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. Sessions combine listening with exercises that help people notice patterns, test new behaviors, and build coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 24 years of clinical experience helping people manage emotions, navigate life transitions, and address family conflict.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with licensure noted as CA LMFT and OR LMFT.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text‑based messaging to suit different preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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