As a licensed therapist in California with nearly three decades of clinical experience, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients address challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions, with a compassionate and faith-informed approach.
I understand the unique needs of older adults and those seeking a conservative, Christian-oriented therapeutic experience. My work focuses on healing core emotional wounds, including self-love, communication difficulties, life purpose exploration, and managing feelings of guilt and shame.
My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in understanding attachment dynamics, supporting caregivers, addressing chronic health challenges, and helping individuals work through panic attacks, posttraumatic stress, and abandonment concerns. I'm particularly committed to serving military veterans and older adults experiencing age-related emotional transitions.
I believe in creating a supportive, respectful environment where clients can explore their inner world, develop resilience, and move toward meaningful personal growth. My goal is to walk alongside you with empathy, wisdom, and genuine care as you navigate your unique healing journey.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 34128
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Marie Gauley. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I've had one session with Marie and the tools she gave me have helped me tremendously to navigate a few life altering situations that happened since the first appointment. I'm not ready to move forward.
Written on Jun 23, 2025 after therapy with Marie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Marie feels like a warm hug. She's supportive yet careful in what she recommends or advises on. She offers my new perspectives and gives me insights based on her knowledge of psychology jargon. She's extremely kind and has a very soft presence.
Written on Jun 03, 2025 after therapy with Marie for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Marie is a wonderful therapist. She is a good listener and able to coach me whenever I am having difficulty managing my emotions during our session.
Written on May 27, 2025 after therapy with Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Marie has given me some very wonderful tools to handle difficult people and situations. She is definitely a seasoned professional. I recommend her to anyone
Written on Mar 13, 2025 after therapy with Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I am grateful for Marie’s support and insights and her Christian perspective which agrees with my outlook and experience as a Christian who loves Jesus and shares within my world.
Written on Dec 22, 2024 after therapy with Marie for 5 months on issues concerning family conflicts
Dr. Gauley is kind and a great therapist, she listens attentively and advises based on her experience. She speaks softly but with enthusiasm and conviction. Shes helped me and is guiding me through a difficult time, making it easier for me to confront my troubles and eventually resolve them.
Written on Nov 01, 2024 after therapy with Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd