Magdalena Orr, LMFT
Therapist supporting life transitions
- LMFT in California
- 20 years experience
- Speaks English and Polish
About Magdalena Orr
Magdalena Orr is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 20 years of clinical experience. She offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental space for people to examine life events, explore their strengths, and begin a process of self-discovery and renewed wellbeing. Over two decades she has supported individuals, youth, and couples through a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, parenting challenges, intimacy and relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach is holistic and integrative, drawing from several therapeutic methods to meet each person where they are. Magdalena uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) alongside client-centered work, psychodynamic ideas, and mindfulness practices to help clients identify helpful patterns, challenge beliefs that no longer serve them, and develop practical coping strategies. She aims to collaborate closely with clients so they can trust their inner guidance and discover new ways of being. Magdalena provides therapy in English and Polish and brings a steady, relational presence to both short-term concerns and longer healing journeys.
Her approach is holistic and integrative, drawing from several therapeutic methods to meet each person where they are. Magdalena uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) alongside client-centered work, psychodynamic ideas, and mindfulness practices to help clients identify helpful patterns, challenge beliefs that no longer serve them, and develop practical coping strategies. She aims to collaborate closely with clients so they can trust their inner guidance and discover new ways of being. Magdalena provides therapy in English and Polish and brings a steady, relational presence to both short-term concerns and longer healing journeys.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
LGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Magdalena Orr have?
She has 20 years of experience as a therapist.
Is Magdalena Orr a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - and holds a California license, CA LMFT 49661.
In which languages does Magdalena Orr provide therapy?
Magdalena provides therapy in English and Polish.
Where is Magdalena Orr located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Magdalena Orr as my therapist?
You can work with Magdalena through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Magdalena Orr work with international clients?
Yes, Magdalena Orr works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Magdalena Orr cost?
Costs can vary based on factors such as location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Work
Magdalena commonly integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered principles to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - it can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a warm, accepting therapeutic relationship where the therapist listens deeply and supports the client in finding their own solutions - this approach suits people seeking a collaborative, strength-based process.She also draws on attachment-informed ideas to understand relationship patterns and emotional responses, which can be especially useful for intimacy concerns, grief, and trauma. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Magdalena works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the work as those needs evolve.
Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer practical flexibility - they make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access care across distances, and maintain continuity during life changes. Licensed professionals can deliver meaningful therapeutic work through these formats while tailoring pace and style to each client.