Therapist profile
Marco Regalado Chacon, LMFT
California
California LMFT - Anxiety and Addictions
Continue with MarcoWhere Marco stands
- Credentials
- LMFT
- License
- LMFT, California / 136381
- NPI
- 1245727585
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Self esteem work
About Marco
Marco Regalado Chacon is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with six years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, LGBT concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. Marco focuses on practical steps clients can use day to day to feel steadier and more able to cope.
He encourages people to talk about what’s happening without judgement. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that cause distress and on learning new ways to respond. Marco aims to help clients notice how relationships, past experiences, and self-talk shape current struggles.
Marco also works with issues tied to attachment, family of origin, codependency, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation. He has experience supporting people affected by cancer, HIV/AIDS, immigration stresses, and seasonal mood shifts. These topics often come up alongside anxiety, depression, or addictive behaviors.
In sessions he uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and behavior. He helps clients set concrete goals, try new strategies between appointments, and track progress over time. The approach is direct and practical, with room for honest conversation about setbacks.
People who prefer clear guidance and step-by-step tools may find this style useful. Marco asks about each person’s day-to-day context and focuses on skills that fit those realities. To begin, he asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How evidence-based approaches guide online sessions
Marco uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and on improving relationship patterns. Cognitive-behavioral approaches help people notice automatic thoughts, test them, and try new responses; this is useful for anxiety, low mood, and motivation problems.Attachment-informed work examines how early relationship patterns affect current connections and boundaries. This can help people who struggle with codependency or who keep putting others first and lose sight of their own needs.
Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. Marco collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and daily life. He reviews what is working and adjusts techniques as needed so sessions stay practical and focused.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking because the therapist's biography does not list specific options here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that remote sessions let them practice new skills in the context of everyday life, then bring back observations to work on in the next appointment.
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Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, self-esteem issues, and depression. He also addresses related issues such as codependency, attachment concerns, family of origin problems, and isolation.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and conversational. He focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns and trying concrete strategies between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience as a clinician. That experience includes work with mood concerns, addiction, and LGBT issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates are provided during the intake process.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.