Marla Flores Reves, LMFT
Therapist in California
Marla Flores Reves is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and life transitions.
- Licensed inCalifornia
- License35038
- NPI 1770511255
- Experience27+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Marla
Marla Flores Reves is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and life transitions. She focuses on practical, everyday steps that clients can use between sessions. Her style is warm and direct, aimed at helping people feel steadier and more clear about next steps.
She brings 27 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns. That background includes support for parenting stress, caregiver strain, addiction-related issues, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, and attention-related challenges.
Background and approach
Attachment issues and intimacy-related concerns are also central to her work. Marla blends several approaches to meet each person where they are. She uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships affect present patterns.
Client-Centered Therapy guides sessions around what matters most to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative.
Conversations often include concrete communication tools, coping strategies for anxiety and sleep problems, and steps to manage cravings or mood swings. She also addresses caregiver burnout and the stresses of blended family life. Marla practices in California and conducts online work in English.
She frames therapy as a collaborative process where goals and methods adjust as people grow and circumstances change.
Credentials
- LMFT (California)
- License 35038 · expires December 2027
- NPI
- 1770511255 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Marla lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Marla names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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
Attachment-informed approaches and online care
Marla uses Attachment-Based Therapy to help people see how early relationship patterns show up now, which is useful for intimacy, trust, and communication struggles. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on each person's priorities and experiences. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes that reduce anxiety and improve mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Marla will ask about your goals, what has helped or not helped before, and which methods you prefer. She adjusts the mix of tools as people make progress so therapy stays relevant and practical.
Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversational work and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can fit a shorter check-in or times when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, reminders, or practice between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep momentum between meetings.
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Frequently asked
What issues does Marla commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting strain, grief, addictions, mood disorders, and concerns about self-esteem and intimacy.
What is her general therapy style?
Her work is collaborative and practical, combining empathy with concrete tools such as communication strategies and skills to manage mood, sleep, and cravings.
How long has she practiced therapy?
She has 27 years of clinical experience working with diverse concerns and life stages.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential (CA LMFT) and practices in California.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Work can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
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?
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