Marva Thomas, LPCC, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

About Marva Thomas

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Bipolar Disorder

Eating Disorder

Anxiety

Couples Therapy

Gender Affirming Counseling

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Marva Thomas

Marva Thomas, LPCC, helps teens, adults, and seniors navigate emotional challenges with compassion, structure, and practical tools to support lasting change. Serving clients across California, she provides a supportive and grounded therapy experience for individuals, couples, and families who are seeking relief from distress, improved relationships, and greater emotional balance. Marva is known for creating a space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to move forward at their own pace. Marva treats teens ages 15–17, adults, and older adults, and has experience supporting concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and life transitions. Her clinical work often focuses on ADHD, PTSD and trauma, and mood-related concerns, while also addressing relationship stress and family dynamics through individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy. She integrates evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and offers additional therapeutic modalities tailored to each client’s goals. A central passion in Marva’s work includes Court Ordered Treatment and Parental Custody-related services. She brings a balanced, ethical, and clinically informed approach to these sensitive situations, helping clients navigate legal requirements while maintaining a focus on emotional stability, accountability, and personal growth. Her work in this area emphasizes clarity, emotional regulation, and constructive decision-making during highly stressful life circumstances. Marva serves diverse populations, including first responders, military members and veterans, and individuals within the LGBTQ+ community, and offers additional areas of focus beyond those listed. She practices at LifeStance Health and values collaboration, mindfulness, and resilience-building as key components of effective therapy.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Women's Mental Health Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Southern California- 2

Education and training

California Baptist University, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1750739330

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Overall rating

5.00

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Marva Thomas?

Generally, Marva Thomas has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Marva Thomas's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Marva Thomas accepting new patients?

Marva Thomas generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Marva Thomas's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Marva Thomas accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Marva Thomas online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Marva Thomas using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Marva Thomas work with?

Marva Thomas works with LifeStance Health - Southern California- 2.

What are common reasons for patients to see Marva Thomas?

Marva Thomas frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Marva Thomas on their profile.