- Focus on codependency
- Support for anxiety
- LMFT in California
About Marco
Marco Regalado Chacon is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with six years of clinical experience. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, and issues around self-esteem and motivation. Marco also supports people affected by addictions and LGBT related concerns. He aims to make the first step toward change easier and less overwhelming.
Marco creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through painful feelings and confusing patterns. He listens for how past relationships shape current reactions, including attachment patterns and family of origin issues. Conversations are practical and focused on manageable steps for day-to-day life.
People working with him often address codependency, guilt and shame, isolation, and struggles with self-love. He also brings experience supporting clients facing cancer, HIV/AIDS, immigration stress, and multicultural concerns. When personality challenges or trauma symptoms appear, sessions stay grounded and paced to what each person can handle.
Marco describes his role as a collaborator who helps clients set realistic goals. Sessions balance exploring difficult feelings with building new coping skills and clearer choices. He encourages small changes that lead to steadier mood and more confidence.
Therapy with Marco is direct but warm. He invites honest conversation, checks in about progress, and adjusts the work to fit each person’s needs and life situation.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Marco uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding relationship patterns and building coping skills. One common approach is attachment-focused work, which looks at how early relationships shape current reactions and helps people form healthier ways of relating. This can be useful for codependency, trust issues, and repeated conflicts with others.Another approach emphasizes behavioral skills and small daily practices to reduce anxiety and lift mood. These techniques teach concrete tools for stress management, improving sleep and activity levels, and interrupting negative thought cycles that feed depression and low self-esteem.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Marco will talk with each person about goals, past experiences, and what feels most helpful. Together they try different ways of working and adjust the plan as progress and needs change.
Session format options are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online therapy useful because it can fit more easily into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins from different locations. Online work can also make it simpler to maintain continuity during life transitions while still focusing on skill-building and relationship patterns.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Marco address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, motivation issues, and addictions. Additional areas include codependency, attachment issues, guilt and shame, and multicultural concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Marco offers a warm, nonjudgmental approach that balances listening with practical steps. Sessions focus on manageable changes and clearer choices for daily life.
What is his professional background?
He has six years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life stressors. His work includes helping people cope with trauma-related symptoms and relationship patterns.
What credentials and region does he practice in?
Marco is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Marco?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.