- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Family patterns
About Marco
Marco Regalado Chacon is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with six years of professional experience. He works with adults around stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses family of origin issues when those early patterns affect current life.
Marco focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions usually start with what feels most urgent - symptoms, relationships, or repeating patterns. He listens for how family roles and expectations still shape day-to-day choices and helps people map those connections.
In the room he encourages clear, honest talk about feelings and behaviors. He helps clients identify small changes they can try between sessions. That might include new ways of setting boundaries, testing different responses, or practicing brief coping skills.
Marco pays attention to cultural and immigration-related concerns and how they interact with mental health. He also works with people dealing with illness-related stress, HIV/AIDS concerns, loneliness, and guilt or shame linked to past relationships.
People who prefer direct, practical sessions tend to find his approach useful. He aims to make the work understandable and concrete. If family patterns from childhood still show up in your life, he helps trace those influences and consider manageable alternatives.
Approaches Marco Uses and How Online Sessions Work
Marco describes his work as focused on evidence-based techniques that address current symptoms and past patterns. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches concrete coping strategies for anxiety and stress, such as short breathing exercises and behavior experiments to test unhelpful beliefs. This helps when symptoms feel overwhelming and you need practical tools to get through the day.Another approach is pattern-focused exploration that looks at how family of origin roles and expectations shape current choices. This involves mapping repeated interactions, naming the roles you learned, and trying new responses to old triggers. It can be useful for people who notice the same conflicts or reactions repeating in their relationships.
Finding the right mix of techniques is collaborative. The therapist will discuss options, try methods that match your goals, and adjust the plan as you see what works. Clients and the therapist decide together which exercises or reflections to keep.
Session formats were not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. Licensed professionals often use online sessions to maintain regular contact while adapting the format to each person's schedule and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT issues, self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses related topics like family of origin concerns, attachment issues, and isolation.
What is his style in sessions?
He uses plain, direct conversation and practical steps. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and trying small changes between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working as an LMFT in California.
What credential and region does he practice under?
He is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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