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Marc Galati

Marc Galati

LMFT

California

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Compassionate, practical support for family challenges

Profile at a glance

Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, California / 116236
NPI
1952934861
Experience
14 years
Languages
English
Location
California

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

  • Family and parenting focus
  • Practical communication help
  • Calm, solution-oriented approach

About Marc

Marc Galati is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. He has 14 years of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, low mood, and problems with self-esteem. He also supports people facing relationship challenges and family concerns.

Marc aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He adapts conversations and plans to match each person’s situation. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer communication rather than long lectures.

In therapy he helps clients sort through family conflict and issues tied to attachment, codependency, and communication. He also addresses matters such as guilt, shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose. Marc has experience supporting men and people dealing with infidelity, seasonal mood changes, and multicultural concerns.

He works with people who are hearing impaired and tailors work to individual needs. Marc frames progress as a series of doable changes instead of overnight fixes. He encourages small experiments that can improve relationships and daily functioning.

Marc describes therapy as a partnership. He supports and empowers people as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life. To begin, readers should use the site's matching and scheduling flow to find out if his style fits their needs.

Evidence-based approaches and online support

Two common evidence-based approaches focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and building stronger relationship skills. Cognitive-based methods work on identifying and shifting negative thinking patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Relationship-focused strategies concentrate on improving communication and resolving family conflicts through clearer dialogue and problem-solving.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to choose methods that match goals, life demands, and personal preferences. That means trying techniques together and adjusting the plan as needed rather than committing to a single path from the start.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and offering more flexible scheduling. It also allows check-ins that are shorter or do not require video when that better fits a person's day. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so you know how sessions will be scheduled and delivered.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameHearing impairedInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Experience

14+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Marc commonly help with?

He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and problems with self-esteem. He also works with relationship and family concerns and related issues like attachment and codependency.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a practical, conversational style that focuses on concrete steps and clearer communication. He tailors dialogue and plans to each person's specific needs.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 14 years of professional work experience supporting people with mood, relationship, and family concerns.

What are his credentials and location?

He is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with international clients?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a therapy relationship with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you get in touch

  • Jot down what is happening at home and what you would most like to be different.
  • Think about when you could talk for an hour without being interrupted.
  • Therapists listed here work with individuals on family and parenting concerns, so the sessions are about you and how you handle things.
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