Marie Retherford, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.53

“Marie is very empathetic, a great listener, patient, and just creates a positive vibe for therapy sessions. I have worked with quite a few therapists over the years, and I have gotten more out of my sessions with Marie than with any other provider I have worked with. I also really appreciate that she remembers things about your life, and the things I tell her, even smaller details, which shows that she is listening. Prior to working with her I had felt that I would never be able to get much out of virtual/zoom therapy but working with Marie has changed my perspective on that. Just completely recommend.”

More than 1 year ago

“She doesn't coddle me but she is kind. For the first time in a very long time, I feel heard and not entirely gaslit. I look forward to my appointments and can see the progress I am making even when the progress is very hard.”

More than 1 year ago

About Marie Retherford

Focus areas

Anger Management

Life Transition

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Self Esteem Issues

Divorce Counseling

Stress

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Experiential Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Eclectic

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Marie Retherford

Hi there, I'm Marie! I started out as an RN working in the ER and ICU/CCU. During that time, I became curious about therapy after watching a couple I knew improve dramatically from their experience. I did several years of therapy, including group, and fell in love with gaining the ability to be able to step back and see myself more objectively. This let me choose new options, and with better choices, I achieved a happier and more fulfilling life. My approach I favor using a family system and Rogerian approach along with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques and motivational interviewing. These focus on awareness of the whole - how everything connects within oneself, their family, community, and society in general. It involves developing insights and becoming empowered by the very thing I did, new behaviors that brought me home to my true self. My focus Someone who is ready to make positive changes, can step up and is willing to take themselves on, is open to introspection and motivated to risk healthier ways of being. My communication style I like to be very tuned into what the client wants and needs, so I expect there will be a two-way dialog for much of the time. It's not a one-way street. My journey to therapy I have a masters in counseling psychology, an LMFT license, and a very eclectic background. This includes being an RN, getting lots of bodywork and other somatic therapies, breath work, participating in meditation retreats, and further training in the areas I mentioned above, besides accruing many hours with clients over 30 years. My passion for people beyond codependency led me to write a workbook, which will be in print later this fall, and I will be teaching using it online in 2023 (electtoconnect.com). I have been given much as far as having good mentors and various experiences that changed my life, and it's my fervent wish that others can, too.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland

Education and training

Sierra University, Master's in Counseling Psychology
Process Therapy Institute (Certificate)
Sierra University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1598895641

Patient reviews

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Overall rating

4.53

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Marie is very empathetic, a great listener, patient, and just creates a positive vibe for therapy sessions. I have worked with quite a few therapists over the years, and I have gotten more out of my sessions with Marie than with any other provider I have worked with. I also really appreciate that she remembers things about your life, and the things I tell her, even smaller details, which shows that she is listening. Prior to working with her I had felt that I would never be able to get much out of virtual/zoom therapy but working with Marie has changed my perspective on that. Just completely recommend.

More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

She doesn't coddle me but she is kind. For the first time in a very long time, I feel heard and not entirely gaslit. I look forward to my appointments and can see the progress I am making even when the progress is very hard.

More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

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What practice does Marie Retherford work with?

Marie Retherford works with Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland.

What are common reasons for patients to see Marie Retherford?

Marie Retherford frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Marie Retherford on their profile.