Marco Guillen

Marco Guillen is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with two decades of experience. He began supporting people with addictions decades ago and has since worked in clinics, hospitals, and schools. He helps people who struggle with anger, relationships, and self-esteem through straightforward conversation and practical steps.

Marco centers sessions on respect and compassion. He adapts the conversation and plan to each person’s situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. He speaks English and Spanish and draws on many years working with substance use and behavioral concerns.

Clients can expect a direct, solution-minded style that looks for small changes that add up. Marco uses tools that help people manage impulses, handle conflict, and reduce risky behavior. He also supports work on mood problems, panic symptoms, and issues like isolation or workplace stress.

His background includes long-term experience in addiction treatment and settings across healthcare and education. That history informs a practical focus on what works day to day. Marco emphasizes collaboration and clear goals so progress can be noticed between sessions.

People who reach out often want help with anger, family conflict, or problematic substance or process use. The therapist aims to help them gain skills, clarify priorities, and move toward a steadier, more manageable life.

Approaches that fit online work and daily life

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and shaping the conversation around a person's priorities. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort out feelings and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to reduce panic, manage mood, and change patterns that fuel anger. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes skill-building for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, which can be useful for impulsivity and intense reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can be adjusted over time as progress is reviewed and goals change.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing commute time and allowing appointments during work breaks or from other convenient locations. Some formats may also allow shorter check-ins or phone sessions when less bandwidth or a quieter setup is needed. Ask about available session types when scheduling so arrangements fit daily routines.