Marla Flores Reves, LMFT

Approaches for change online and in sessions

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current connection patterns; it helps people understand why they react a certain way in close relationships and build safer ways of relating. Client-centered therapy centers on listening and empathy, giving people space to tell their story and guide the direction of change at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact; it offers concrete tools to break unhelpful cycles like worry, low mood, or avoidance and is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Marla collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and daily life. She checks in regularly and adjusts techniques so therapy stays practical and relevant to what the client wants to achieve.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week. Video sessions are helpful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone calls require less bandwidth and can be a good option on the go, and messaging or live chat can work for brief check-ins or when someone prefers writing. These options let people maintain continuity of care and use different formats as needs change.