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Marquita Dempsey, LMFT

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Relationship, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Marquita

Marquita Dempsey is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with more than ten years of clinical experience. She draws on that background to support people facing depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and challenges with self-esteem, motivation, and confidence.

Background and approach

Marquita also works with concerns related to relationships, intimacy, parenting, anger, sleep difficulties, career transitions, and ADHD, and she has a focused interest in infidelity issues. Her style emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can express thoughts and emotions honestly.

Marquita aims to collaborate with each person to uncover practical steps toward improvement and greater well-being, blending client-centered listening with evidence-informed techniques. She frames therapy as a courageous choice and positions herself as a supportive partner in the process of change and growth.

Approaches that guide online healing and growth

Marquita integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to structure online work in a way that balances empathetic listening with practical tools. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting therapeutic relationship where clients feel heard and understood, helping surface values and motivations that guide change. Cognitive behavioral therapy offers concrete strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and other concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Marquita works with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors techniques from these approaches to fit the person and the situation rather than applying a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to connect consistently while fitting therapy into a busy life. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow continuity when in-person meetings are difficult, and offer multiple ways for clients to engage in therapy that match their communication style.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Marquita commonly address?
She works with a range of issues including relationship and family challenges, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related problems, sleep difficulties, parenting stress, anger, self esteem, career matters, coping with life changes, coaching, ADHD, and infidelity.
What is Marquita's therapeutic approach like?
Her practice blends client-centered listening with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work to help clients set goals and try practical strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working with people on a variety of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is licensed as an LMFT in California with license number CA LMFT 136200 and practices in that state.
In what languages can sessions be held and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Clients can connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs.
How is cost handled for sessions with this therapist?
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 Marquita?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Infidelity

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English