Dr. Marva Bourne, LMFT
- Trauma and attachment focus
- CBT and client-centered care
- California based therapist
About Dr. Marva Bourne
Her practice also attends to focused areas such as adoption and foster care, attachment difficulties, blended family adjustments, caregiver stress, and struggles with guilt or shame. She has experience supporting clients facing obsessive-compulsive symptoms, panic attacks, social anxiety, ADHD, eating and sleeping concerns, and major life transitions that affect career, self-esteem, and purpose.
Drawing on evidence-based methods including Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and the Gottman Method, she tailors interventions to each person or family. As an LMFT, she emphasizes relational patterns and the ways early experiences shape emotional and physiological responses, paying attention to the neurobiological effects of early childhood trauma and how those patterns influence life trajectory and outcomes.
Her approach is collaborative and strengths-oriented, aiming to increase awareness, improve coping, and support meaningful change through practical skills and relational repair.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Marva Bourne have?
Dr. Marva Bourne has nine years of clinical experience.
Is Dr. Marva Bourne a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CA LMFT 106544.
In which languages does Dr. Marva Bourne provide therapy?
Dr. Marva Bourne provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Marva Bourne located?
Dr. Marva Bourne is located in California.
How can I work with Dr. Marva Bourne as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Marva Bourne through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Marva Bourne work with international clients?
Dr. Marva Bourne does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Marva Bourne cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and 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, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Dr. Marva Bourne integrates several evidence-informed approaches to support clients in an online setting. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in relationships formed early in life and how those patterns affect current connections and emotional responses; it can be helpful for those struggling with attachment issues, relationship instability, or the legacy of early adversity.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration, giving clients space to lead sessions while the therapist offers reflection and support; this approach helps when people need validation, self-exploration, or a steady therapeutic relationship. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, panic, and compulsive symptoms.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Licensed professionals work with each client to identify goals, preferences, and needs, and may blend methods over time to find the best fit for healing and growth. Online therapy delivers these approaches through flexible formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - making it easier to access care around work, family, and life commitments and to maintain continuity when in-person visits are not feasible.