Dr. Marva Bourne

Compassionate, evidence-informed relationship and trauma care

LMFT California

Experience: 9 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Marva

Dr. Marva Bourne is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California who brings nine years of clinical experience to her work.

Background and approach

She earned advanced graduate training in marriage and family therapy and counseling, and she has developed a practice that addresses a broad range of concerns including trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, and addictions. Her background includes work with families involved in adoption and foster care and with young people navigating difficult family dynamics.

Her approach blends evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment-focused perspectives, emotionally focused work, and client-centered techniques to help clients build insight and practical skills. Dr.

Bourne pays particular attention to how early attachment and trauma can shape emotional patterns and relationships, while also attending to everyday problems like sleep, eating, career stress, and coping with life changes. She aims to help people move from feeling stuck toward clearer priorities and more effective ways of managing emotions and relationships.

Sessions emphasize collaboration, respect, and developing tools clients can use between appointments. Dr.

Bourne works in English and offers several remote session formats to fit varying schedules and needs.

Online Therapy Using Attachment and Cognitive-Behavioral Methods

Dr. Bourne integrates approaches that help clients understand patterns and develop concrete skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more adaptive responses; it is often used for anxiety, depression, insomnia, and stress management. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relational experiences shape current emotional responses and relationship patterns and can be especially relevant for intimacy, attachment issues, and family concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and the client's own pace in therapy to build trust and personal insight.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to clarify goals, try approaches that fit the issue at hand, and adjust methods as needed based on progress and client preference. This collaborative stance supports practical problem solving while attending to emotional and relational needs.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it possible to schedule therapy around work, family, and daily life and to maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult. Licensed professionals can tailor pace and tools to each client's situation while using remote formats to support ongoing growth and coping.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy problems, grief, addictions, parenting challenges, ADHD, and related concerns such as obsessive-compulsive symptoms and panic attacks.

How would you describe the therapist's approach and style?

The therapist uses a collaborative, client-centered style and draws on methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, attachment-based work, the Gottman Method, and solution-focused techniques to combine insight with practical skill-building.

What is the therapist's background and experience?

She has nine years of professional experience and a multidisciplinary background that includes work with families involved in adoption and foster care as well as with adolescents and family systems.

What credentials and location are listed for this provider?

The therapist is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with the credential CA LMFT 106544 and is located in California.

Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats does she offer for therapy?

Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and preferences.

How are fees and payment handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English