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Gina Marquardt

LMFT, 14 years of experience

Warm
Solution oriented
Authentic
Virtual
Next available on

About me

I am a psychologist and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I provide teletherapy to adult individuals and couples residing in California. I work with clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem issues, chronic illness, LGBTQ issues, career concerns, life transitions, relationship issues with partners, family members, and parent/child conflict. My methods of therapy include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Radical Acceptance, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Directed Therapy, Positive Psychology, and Interpersonal (Talk) Therapy.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session, I will discuss with the client their purpose in seeking therapy, the symptoms which have caused them to seek help, and some initial coping skills which they can start using right away to manage their stress.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

For several years, I have worked with clients from a variety of backgrounds and ages, who deal with anxiety on a regular basis. This has affected their relationships, careers, physical and emotional health. I have put together a program for reducing their symptoms using relaxation breathing techniques, reframing of negative thoughts, and developing assertiveness skills which allows them to express their needs while respecting others.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

What if you could prove your doctor wrong and manage your anxiety without resorting to medication? Are you like many of my clients struggling with uncertainty around mounting bills, career concerns, or relationship/family issues that lead to anxiety or panic attacks? If this sounds like you, I want to introduce you to the three strategies my most successful clients use to turn off anxiety and turn on inner peace: 1. Master the skill of breathing techniques which relax your mind and body. 2. Reframe your inner dialogue to boost your self-esteem. 3. Learn to express your needs while respecting others. I've helped many clients like you, and I've done this with online therapy (video), which means you never have to leave home to get the help you need. All you need to get started is an effective internet connection, and a private space for yourself (and yes, your closet will do). If you're ready to reduce the stress caused by anxiety, and improve your relationships and communication skills at the same time, then let's get started!

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety
Coping Skills
LGBTQ

Other specialties

Autism
Career Counseling
Couples Counseling
Life Transitions
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Older Adults
Self Esteem
Women's Issues

I identify as

LGBTQ
Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I use CBT as a method of helping my clients change their behavior by understanding their thoughts that lead to that behavior.

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

I use DBT coping skills and Radical Acceptance to help my clients deal with disruptive thoughts and feelings they may be experiencing.

Person-centered (Rogerian)

I am client-directed so I am interested in working with my clients on those issues that they find concerning.

Motivational Interviewing

I use motivational interviewing to help my clients develop insight into a situation or their behavior.

Interpersonal

I use talk therapy to help my clients improve their relationships, and reduce symptoms. I also help my clients discover their motivation for problematic behaviors.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

California

Accepts

Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - WebTPA
All Savers
Anthem
Blue Cross
AvMed
Blue Shield
Blue Shield (MHSA) Magellan
Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
Cash - $90 per session
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medi-Cal
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
, 10 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

June 13, 2025

Gina is very knowledgeable in different therapeutic modalities and techniques in order to offer solutions for each individual patient. She is kind and compassionate, she listens to your needs and offers suggestions based on the direction and goals you want. I felt heard, and I felt supported, and I felt empowered by the end of my session to work on the things we talked about.

Verified client, age 55-64

Review shared after session 1 with Gina