Marla Flores Reves, LMFT
Experienced LMFT supporting life transitions
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship and family
- Caregiver support
About Marla Flores Reves
Marla Flores Reves is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 27 years of clinical experience. As an LMFT she brings extensive training in working with relationships and family systems, and she blends that perspective with a compassionate, culturally responsive approach to mental health care.
Her work focuses on helping people navigate complex life transitions, interpersonal challenges, and moments of personal growth. She specializes in stress and anxiety, self-esteem and relationship dynamics, and supports clients through issues such as grief, trauma, parenting and caregiver stress, and changes across the lifespan. She also addresses concerns related to addiction, mood disorders, ADHD, and intimacy, among other areas.
Marla emphasizes a person-centered, holistic practice that honors each client’s unique background and needs. She creates an affirming space where individuals can explore past wounds, strengthen resilience, and develop practical strategies for healthier relationships and more sustainable coping. Her clinical style combines empathy with evidence-informed methods to help clients move toward greater self-understanding and more authentic, fulfilling lives.
Throughout her nearly three decades in practice she has worked with diverse populations and life stages, from young adulthood through midlife and beyond, attending to multicultural considerations, caregiver needs, and the challenges that arise within blended and family systems.
Her work focuses on helping people navigate complex life transitions, interpersonal challenges, and moments of personal growth. She specializes in stress and anxiety, self-esteem and relationship dynamics, and supports clients through issues such as grief, trauma, parenting and caregiver stress, and changes across the lifespan. She also addresses concerns related to addiction, mood disorders, ADHD, and intimacy, among other areas.
Marla emphasizes a person-centered, holistic practice that honors each client’s unique background and needs. She creates an affirming space where individuals can explore past wounds, strengthen resilience, and develop practical strategies for healthier relationships and more sustainable coping. Her clinical style combines empathy with evidence-informed methods to help clients move toward greater self-understanding and more authentic, fulfilling lives.
Throughout her nearly three decades in practice she has worked with diverse populations and life stages, from young adulthood through midlife and beyond, attending to multicultural considerations, caregiver needs, and the challenges that arise within blended and family systems.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Marla Flores Reves have?
Marla Flores Reves has 27 years of clinical experience in mental health and relational work.
Is Marla Flores Reves a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her California license number is CA LMFT 35038.
In which languages does Marla Flores Reves provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Marla Flores Reves located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Marla Flores Reves as my therapist?
You can work with Marla Flores Reves through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Marla Flores Reves work with international clients?
Marla Flores Reves does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Marla Flores Reves 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 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Marla integrates several approachable therapeutic methods to meet the needs of clients in an online format. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and connection - it can be helpful for people working on trust, intimacy, or recurring relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s own perspective and strengths, creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space for self-exploration and personal growth; it is useful for building self-esteem and clarifying values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and adjust unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Marla works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life context. She adapts strategies over time so therapy remains responsive to what is most helpful.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling around work, caregiving, and other commitments. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across transitions and to access licensed professionals when in-person visits are not practical.
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