Works with
- Anger
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
How Marco works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Marco
Marco Guillen is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist with two decades of clinical experience. He has spent much of his career helping people manage anger and addictions and supporting those facing relationship and family challenges. He works in a straightforward, respectful way.
Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. Marco listens first, then helps set realistic goals that match each person's life and priorities. Marco has worked in clinics, hospitals, and schools.
Background and approach
That background shaped his approach to common struggles like drug and alcohol addiction, process addictions, and smoking or vaping cessation. He also helps with mood concerns, panic attacks, and workplace stresses. He uses familiar, evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior tools, motivational interviewing, and client-centered conversations.
These methods are applied in plain language so people can use them outside the therapy room. Sessions are available in English and Spanish and designed to fit different routines. Marco aims to make the work manageable so people can build new habits, improve communication, and reduce impulsive reactions over time.
Reaching out starts with a short intake and a plan tailored to what matters most. Marco frames therapy as a collaborative process where clients set the pace and focus as they move toward clearer choices and steadier responses.
What Marco works with
Everything Marco lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Marco's practice.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Workplace issues
Approaches Marco lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Practical approaches for online anger and addiction work
Client-centered therapy puts the person's goals and voice front and center. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is heard, and helps shape conversations so people feel understood and can decide what change looks like. This approach is useful when someone needs support naming problems and choosing priorities.Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches concrete skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and to try small behavior changes. This approach often helps with anger, mood symptoms, panic, and substance use patterns.
Dialectical behavior therapy offers tools for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive reactions. It includes practical skills for distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and clearer interpersonal communication, which can be helpful for people dealing with anger and relationship conflict.
Finding the right mix of methods is a shared process. The therapist works collaboratively to match techniques to each person's needs, goals, and preferences. Adjustments happen as progress is tracked and priorities change.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. Video is useful for a fuller conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and text-based options allow brief check-ins or ongoing support. These formats make it easier to get help from home, work breaks, or while traveling and can support steady practice of skills between sessions.
Questions people ask about Marco
What kinds of concerns does Marco help with?
He helps people facing addictions, anger, relationship and family difficulties, low self-esteem, and related issues such as impulsivity and workplace stress.
What is his general approach to therapy?
He uses a practical, goal-focused style that blends client-centered conversation with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior strategies, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Marco has 20 years of experience working in settings such as clinics, hospitals, and schools.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
He holds an LMFT credential and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does cost work 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 him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.