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Marie Gauley, LMFT

Licensed LMFT guiding healing and resilience
  • Faith-informed approach
  • Older adult expertise
  • Veteran support

About Marie Gauley

Marie Gauley is a California-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 28 years of clinical experience supporting people through complex emotional challenges. She works with individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and major life transitions, integrating a compassionate, faith-informed perspective that respects conservative Christian values when clients prefer that orientation.

Her practice emphasizes healing core emotional wounds such as difficulties with self-love, communication problems, guilt, shame, and questions of life purpose. She brings focused experience with older adults, caregivers, and military veterans, and addresses concerns that include panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, abandonment, and chronic health-related emotional strain.

Marie draws on an understanding of attachment dynamics and the practical needs of those balancing caregiving roles or coping with aging and loss. She seeks to create a respectful, supportive space where clients can explore their inner lives, build resilience, and pursue meaningful growth. As a licensed professional with decades of practice, she aims to walk alongside clients with empathy, clinical wisdom, and steady care as they navigate their unique healing journeys.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-love

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Marie Gauley have?

Marie Gauley has 28 years of clinical experience.

Is Marie Gauley a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CA LMFT 34128.

In which languages does Marie Gauley provide therapy?

Marie Gauley provides therapy in English.

Where is Marie Gauley located?

Marie Gauley is located in California.

How can I work with Marie Gauley as my therapist?

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

Does Marie Gauley work with international clients?

Marie Gauley does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Marie Gauley 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy

Marie Gauley uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive atmosphere where the person's own goals and values direct the work - this approach helps with self-esteem, life purpose, and improving communication by prioritizing the client's lived experience. She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and panic. Additionally, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills are used to teach practical techniques for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships when impulsivity or intense emotions are a concern.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Marie works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy provides flexible options for receiving care - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to integrate therapy into busy schedules, accommodate mobility or caregiving responsibilities, and maintain continuity of support across different life stages while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor treatment to individual needs.

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