Works with
How Marie works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 28
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Marie
Marie Gauley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 28 years of clinical experience. She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, grief, and life transitions. Her style is steady and straightforward, aimed at making difficult feelings easier to name and manage.
She draws on client-centered work to build trust and create space for people to be heard without judgment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy steps in when patterns of thinking or behavior are getting in the way, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used to manage intense emotions and impulsivity.
Background and approach
Mindfulness exercises and narrative techniques help people reconnect with values and purpose. Sessions focus on practical skills you can use between meetings. That might include breathing and grounding exercises for panic or anger, ways to shift unhelpful thoughts, or pacing plans for recovery from grief and burnout.
Coaching elements are offered when clients want structured goal-setting for work, money, or career decisions. Marie also pays attention to attachment wounds, caregiver stress, chronic illness challenges, and issues tied to military service and veterans. She aims to reduce shame, build self-compassion, and improve communication so daily life feels more manageable.
Therapy is collaborative and paced to each person. People are encouraged to bring questions, set goals, and track small changes. The overall aim is clearer coping, better emotional regulation, and more confidence in moving forward.
What Marie works with
Everything Marie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Marie's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
Approaches Marie lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful connection so people feel understood. It helps when someone needs space to talk through emotions and figure out what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical steps to change them; it can help with anxiety, depression, anger, and panic. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds specific skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsivity, and improving distress tolerance.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, struggles, and preferences and then try methods that fit. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as progress is made or needs shift.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls work well for more in-depth sessions where visual cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat or text-based messaging allows for shorter check-ins, quick coping reminders, or written reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to practice skills consistently and fit sessions into everyday life.
Questions people ask about Marie
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and grief. She also helps with relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, addictions, and workplace or career stress.
What is the general therapy style and approach?
The approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions use client-centered listening alongside CBT and DBT techniques to build skills for managing emotions and changing unhelpful habits.
How much experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has 28 years of clinical experience working with people facing a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and geographic location are listed?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California. Her practice is based in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered online?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and routines.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on the therapists availability.