- Client-centered approach
- Faith-aware care
- Practical coping skills
About Marie
Marie Gauley is a California-based licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 28 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addiction, and major life changes. Her style is compassionate and person-centered, aiming to create a calm space for honest conversation and practical steps forward.
She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person's lead and build trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness tools offer ways to manage intense emotions and reduce overwhelm.
Marie often attends to attachment wounds, abandonment concerns, and struggles with self-love, guilt, or shame. She also supports those coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, aging transitions, and issues that arise after military service. Her work includes coaching around life purpose and career concerns as needed.
Sessions focus on clear, usable skills and steady emotional support. Conversations explore patterns from the past while keeping an eye on attainable next steps. Practical tools may include thought-reframing, emotion-regulation skills, and grounding practices drawn from mindfulness.
Her practice is faith-aware and can suit people seeking a conservative, Christian-oriented approach. Therapy begins with listening, then moves to planning goals that fit each person’s values and daily life.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead, creating a space where concerns can be named and explored at the person’s pace. It helps when someone needs acceptance, steadiness, and help clarifying what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors together and teaches concrete strategies to reduce anxiety, panic, or depressive patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance skills for intense feelings and impulsivity.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to choose methods that match goals, values, and day-to-day life. That plan can change as progress is made and new needs emerge.
Specific online session formats are not listed here, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into busy schedules, allows shorter check-ins when needed, and makes it easier to keep continuity during life transitions. The therapist will discuss how to structure sessions to match pacing, homework, and skill practice so therapy fits into everyday routines.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, and life changes.
How would you describe the therapy style here?
The approach is person-centered and compassionate, with an emphasis on listening first. Sessions combine empathic listening with practical tools like CBT and DBT skills when helpful.
What is her clinical background?
She has 28 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and life concerns, including trauma, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and issues tied to aging and military service.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they match your needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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