- CBT techniques
- Client-centered care
- Solution-focused goals
About Marquita
Marquita Dempsey is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common problems such as depression, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, and issues related to trauma and abuse.
She helps people talk through feelings and reactions that get in the way of day-to-day life. Marquita describes practical steps clients can use to manage strong emotions, improve sleep, and rebuild confidence after setbacks.
Her approach centers on listening first and then trying focused strategies that match a person's goals. She uses Client-Centered methods to follow what matters most to the client. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and on Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Marquita encourages clear, manageable actions between meetings so progress is tracked and adjusted as needed. She also offers support around parenting challenges, career changes, and relationship concerns such as infidelity.
Marquita works in English and practices across a range of life issues including grief, intimacy-related difficulties, ADHD, and coping with life transitions. People who want direct, practical steps to handle anger, frustration, or ongoing stress will find a straightforward style aimed at real-world change.
How Marquita uses therapy approaches online
Marquita uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to the person. That means the therapist listens carefully and helps clients name priorities and concerns. This approach is useful when someone wants space to talk and to feel understood.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior. CBT helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns, test them, and try new behaviors that reduce anger or anxiety. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set short, practical goals and to build small steps toward change.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will help clients decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made. Treatment is collaborative and adapted over time based on what is helpful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare, or other obligations. It can also allow a shorter check-in or phone meeting when a quick adjustment is needed rather than a full session.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with adults on anger alongside relationship strain, grief, trauma, depression, and parenting stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She listens first and uses practical steps. Sessions combine client-centered listening with goal-oriented techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, trauma, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, listed as CA LMFT, and practices in California.
Does she see clients in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as session formats are not specified in the profile.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.