- Client-centered care
- Practical goal setting
- Focus on relationships
About Marquita
Marquita Dempsey is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with over 10 years of experience. She focuses on helping people move through stress, anxiety, depression, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. Her approach is warm and direct, aimed at helping people take the first steps toward change.
She creates a space where clients can speak openly without fear of judgment. Sessions emphasize listening first, then practical steps clients can try between meetings. Marquita supports people working on self-esteem, motivation, and confidence as well as coping with grief and life transitions.
Her work also addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, anger, sleep problems, and challenges tied to career or ADHD. Infidelity is listed as an additional focus area and is discussed in straightforward terms during sessions.
Marquita uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies. That means conversations are led by the client’s concerns, thoughts are examined for patterns that affect mood, and concrete goals are set to track progress. She partners with clients to find what helps in day-to-day life.
People who prefer a collaborative, practical style may find her approach fitting. The therapist frames change as a step-by-step process and supports clients as they try new ways of coping and relating.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. The therapist reflects what she hears, helps people name their concerns, and supports them in choosing changes that matter. This approach can help with emotional healing, motivation, and building confidence.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It involves noticing unhelpful thinking patterns and trying different responses. CBT can be useful for depression, anxiety, sleep issues, and problems that benefit from concrete practice.
Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, practical goals. Sessions often identify what is already working and how to do more of it. This method suits people who want measurable steps and short-term direction.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences, then suggest which methods to try first. That plan can be adjusted as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from different locations. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work well in an online setting.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Marquita focus on?
She works with relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, self esteem, career matters, coping with life changes, coaching, ADHD, and infidelity.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative with an emphasis on practical steps. She listens first, then helps set small goals clients can try between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 10 years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds a California LMFT credential and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.