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Marco Regalado Chacon

Therapist · California

Marco Regalado Chacon, LMFT

Supportive therapist for life stressors

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions support
  • Focus on self esteem

About Marco

Marco Regalado Chacon is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with six years of professional experience. He focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and issues related to addiction. Marco aims to be a steady, nonjudgmental presence when someone decides to reach out for help.

He creates a welcoming space where people can talk through their thoughts and feelings. Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps rather than jargon. Marco works with clients to build motivation, strengthen confidence, and reduce patterns that get in the way of daily life.

Marco also addresses concerns that often appear alongside mood or anxiety problems. These include attachment difficulties, family of origin issues, guilt and shame, and struggles with isolation or loneliness. He has experience with multicultural and immigration-related stress and supports people dealing with HIV/AIDS or cancer-related emotional challenges.

Clients who identify as LGBT may find support for identity-related stress and community pressures. Marco pays attention to how past relationships shape current patterns, including codependency and dependent personality traits. He also assists people coping with self-harm urges and building self-love.

His approach is straightforward and collaborative. He helps people set achievable goals and tries to make therapy fit day-to-day life. Those ready to begin are guided through a short intake to match goals and plan next steps.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCancerCodependencyDependent personalityFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-love

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Marco uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test them against real-life evidence, which can reduce anxiety and depressive thinking. Another approach looks at how past relationships influence present behavior, helping people change patterns that feed loneliness, codependency, or attachment struggles.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Marco treats this as a collaborative process, discussing goals and preferences together. He will help clients pick techniques that match their needs and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Because the original biography does not specify which session formats are offered, confirm current session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people continue care across locations within the same region when that is possible. Ask about the specific session styles available to ensure they match scheduling and communication preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Marco focus on?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and self-esteem issues, plus LGBT-related concerns and related emotional struggles.

How would you describe his way of working with clients?

His style is open and supportive, emphasizing simple steps and clear goals. He aims for a nonjudgmental space where people can speak freely.

What experience does he bring to sessions?

He has six years of professional experience helping people navigate mood, anxiety, and addiction-related challenges.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.

Which languages are supported during sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people within the relevant jurisdiction.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I need to do to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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