About
- Addictions support
- Family communication
- Motivational interviewing
About Marco
Marco Guillen is a California licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing addictions, relationship strains, family concerns, anger, and self-esteem problems. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and address practical issues such as communication breakdowns, impulse control, and problems with work or substance use.
Marco began his work supporting people with addiction decades ago and has practiced in clinics, hospitals, and schools. That background shaped a direct, problem-focused style that aims at clear, short-term goals. He uses familiar, evidence-based approaches rather than technical jargon, so clients know what to expect in session.
In conversation, he mixes motivational interviewing with cognitive behavioral techniques. That means he helps people clarify values, set small goals, and test new behaviors between sessions. He also draws on dialectical behavior strategies and mindfulness exercises to manage strong emotions and reduce reactivity.
Marco tends to structure sessions around the client's immediate concerns. He listens to what matters most and works with the person to create straightforward steps forward. This can include planning for smoking or vaping cessation, confronting process or substance addictions, or repairing communication with a family member.
People who contact him often want practical tools they can use quickly. He asks about goals and recent attempts at change, and then builds a plan that fits the client's life. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
How sessions work
How Marco’s approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered work focuses on the person’s goals and perspective. It involves open listening and building sessions around what matters most, which is useful for relationship and family concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors. It helps people test ideas, try different actions, and reduce symptoms linked to mood, panic, or addictive behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills are practical when anger, impulsivity, or intense reactions affect home life.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide whether CBT, DBT skills, motivational interviewing, or client-centered conversations best fit their goals. Adjustments are made as progress and needs become clearer.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, since specific online options are not listed here. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people keep consistent work on communication, addiction recovery steps, smoking or vaping cessation, and managing impulses while balancing family responsibilities.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of home and family problems does he address?
He works with adults on family problems, communication issues, relationship strain, and conflict tied to addiction or anger.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, goal-focused style combining motivational interviewing, CBT, DBT skills, and mindfulness exercises to change behaviors and manage emotions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience and decades working with people affected by addiction in clinics, hospitals, and schools.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California.
Can I work with him in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does he see international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Session cost varies with location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.