Marla BenTov
Quick Facts
- California Institute of Integral Studies
- 17 Years in Practice
Specialities
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
Ages and Community Experience
- Other Racial or Ethnic Background
- Adults, Teen, Preteen, Toddler (2-5)
- Jewish
- Gay Allied, HIV / AIDS Allied, Lesbian Allied, Non-Binary Allied, Queer Allied, Transgender Allied
Credentials
- California 52451
- REAT
About
“Last night as I was sleeping, I dreamt—marvelous illusion!–that I had a beehive here inside my heart. And the golden bees were making white combs and sweet honey from my old failures.” -Antonio Machado
My style in therapy is about connecting, supporting, and honoring who you are. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Expressive Arts Therapist. I have over 20 years of experience in mental health and helping organizations. The value in each of us is infinite, and tapping into our inner wisdom essential. I create a safe nonjudgmental space with the intention to strengthen intuition, heal stuck patterns, find solutions, thrive and feel better. I approach therapy with unconditional empathy, understanding the struggles and challenges that can diminish our lives. I have clinical experience with clients from a variety of different backgrounds, ages, experiences, and reasons for seeking help. I use a variety of evidenced based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rogerian and Jungian approaches, Ecopsychology, Expressive Arts Therapy, mindfulness/meditation, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Areas of Experience
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Learning Disabilities
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Spirituality
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Experiential Therapy
- Expressive Arts
- Narrative
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Transpersonal
- Trauma Focused
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