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Trauma-Informed Therapy & Conscious Relationship Support
Marilynne Chophel MFT is a dedicated Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience in depth psychotherapy and trauma treatment. Our practice integrates mindfulness, somatic awareness, and compassionate presence to support healing from trauma, anxiety, depression, and relational challenges. We specialize in conscious relationship counseling, helping couples cultivate attuned connection and deep intimacy through evidence-based modalities like Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and EMDR.With a holistic approach informed by yoga, meditation, and breathwork, we empower individuals and couples to align with their inherent wisdom, achieve mind-body harmony, and transform life experiences into opportunities for growth. Our commitment to cultural responsiveness ensures inclusive care for all ages, genders, and backgrounds.
Services
Trauma Therapy
Couples Counseling
Mindfulness Meditation
EMDR Therapy
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Yoga Therapy
Pranayama
Depth Psychotherapy
Conscious Relationship Coaching
Telehealth Sessions
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized trauma therapy expertise
- Our practice combines evidence-based methods with holistic traditions
- Certified in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and EMDR techniques
- 24/7 crisis support through national lifelines
- Culturally responsive care for diverse communities
Associations and certifications
- Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute
- EMDR Institute
Services
Trauma Therapy
Specialized treatment for trauma recovery using Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and EMDR. Addresses acute, chronic, and developmental trauma through mind-body integration. Helps clients transform traumatic imprints into resilience while developing emotional regulation skills. Combines somatic awareness with cognitive processing to resolve PTSD symptoms and attachment wounds. Supports nervous system regulation for lasting healing.
Couples Counseling
Conscious relationship work focusing on mindful communication and emotional attunement. Utilizes Relational Life Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy techniques. Addresses attachment patterns and cultivates deep intimacy through structured dialogue practices. Helps couples navigate conflict, rebuild trust, and develop co-regulation skills for sustainable connection and mutual growth.
Mindfulness Meditation
Guided meditation sessions integrating Buddhist and yogic traditions. Teaches present-moment awareness through breathwork and body scanning techniques. Develops equanimity and emotional resilience by training attention regulation. Supports stress reduction and enhances self-compassion through regular practice of mindful observation and acceptance.
Depth Psychotherapy
Exploratory approach addressing psychological patterns through existential-transpersonal frameworks. Works with dream analysis and somatic experiencing to uncover unconscious material. Focuses on personal transformation by integrating fragmented self-parts. Combines Jungian concepts with modern neuroscience to facilitate profound inner growth and self-realization.
Telehealth Sessions
Secure virtual therapy accessible statewide in California. Provides flexible scheduling for trauma recovery and relationship counseling. Maintains therapeutic continuity through HIPAA-compliant platforms. Offers same evidence-based treatments as in-person sessions with added convenience for clients across diverse locations.
People
Marilynne Chophel MFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist with 25+ years in trauma treatment. Integrates EMDR, meditation, and yoga into clinical practice. Specializes in conscious relationship counseling and depth psychotherapy. Advocate for social justice in mental health care.
Questions
What types of therapy do you specialize in?
I specialize in trauma recovery using Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and EMDR, conscious relationship counseling, mindfulness meditation, and depth psychotherapy integrating existential-transpersonal approaches.
Do you offer telehealth appointments?
Yes, I provide secure telehealth therapy sessions for California residents using HIPAA-compliant video platforms for convenient access to mental health services.
How do you approach couples counseling?
My couples work combines Relational Life Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy to improve communication, rebuild trust, and cultivate mindful attunement through structured dialogue practices.
What trauma treatment modalities do you use?
I utilize Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for body-based trauma processing and EMDR for reprocessing traumatic memories, both evidence-based approaches for PTSD and complex trauma recovery.
Are crisis support services available?
Emergency mental health support is accessible 24/7 through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or local emergency services for urgent psychological needs.
Do you accept insurance?
As an out-of-network provider, I offer superbill receipts for potential insurance reimbursement. Please check with your mental health benefits provider for coverage details.
