I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California LMFT #134250
11/06/2025
Therapist status: Full Beeker mode engaged.
😑 Just a little Muppet trying to disappear into my sweater after a week of holding space.
Follow for more emotionally exhausted Muppets, gentle truth bombs, and actual tools for regulating your nervous system.
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therapist burnout | compassion fatigue | trauma therapist | therapy humor | mental health support
11/05/2025
Now accepting new telehealth clients in California!
Therapy doesn’t have to be a last resort.
You don’t have to be in crisis.
You just have to be tired of trying to “wing it” alone.
Maybe your emotions don’t always make sense—or they feel too big, too fast, or completely unreachable.
Maybe you’re someone who shows up for everyone else, but inside you feel disconnected, checked out, or unsure how to ask for what you need.
I work with people who’ve been called emotionally unavailable. People who get overwhelmed in relationships. People who are successful in many areas of life—but still find themselves stuck in the same cycles of confusion, shutdown, or shame.
You don’t need to explain everything perfectly. You just need to show up as you are.
We’ll go at your pace—gently—and we’ll work together to untangle the stories that are still shaping your relationships and your sense of self.
🖥️ Virtual therapy across California
💸 Eric’s fees $175–$200 | Associates Rates $140 (coming Nov)
📞 Inquire about limited sliding scale slots availability during free 15-min consultation
🌿 Specialties: trauma, grief, religious abuse, recovery, and attachment
🐈 Also: many cats, both indoor and feral
📍 Based in the Bay Area | 15+ years in the field
If you're ready to feel more connected, emotionally grounded, and confident in who you are—let’s talk.
Link in bio to schedule a free consultation.
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If you are in crisis: 📱 or call 📞 800-273-8255
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11/04/2025
Contrary to popular belief, I do blink.
Usually when someone says something unhinged in a cheerful tone.
We’re allowed to feel joy and grief. Gratitude and anger. Love and frustration.
If the holiday season has you blinking in emotional whiplash—you’re not alone.
Follow for more validation and slightly dramatic blinking.
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holiday mental health | emotional complexity | therapist humor | boundaries during holidays
10/31/2025
10/30/2025
You can take off the “I’m fine” pirate hat.
You can trade in your avoidant eye patch.
You can wear something that actually fits who you’re becoming.
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If you are in crisis: 📱 or call 📞 800-273-8255
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10/29/2025
All coping styles are welcome in this haunted house.
But only one has snacks and emotional regulation.
Choose wisely.
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If you are in crisis: 📱 or call 📞 800-273-8255
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10/28/2025
Healing’s not this neat, linear thing.
It’s more like carving a jack-o’-lantern:
messy, uneven, and sometimes you poke a hole in the wrong spot and have to work with what you’ve got.
But at the end of the day, there’s still light shining through…and you’re doing better than you think.
And if you’re looking for some support on your healing path, I offer trauma-informed therapy for California residents. Link’s in my bio if you ever want to reach out.
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If you are in crisis: 📱 or call 📞 800-273-8255
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10/27/2025
I feel attacked and seen at the same time
10/27/2025
Therapists don’t always have it all figured out, and we’re the first to admit it!
Now we’d love to hear from you! Pick one of the questions from this post and share your own answer in the comments.
✨ Marian Cooper is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Art Therapist offering in-person therapy in Houston and virtual sessions across Texas, New York, and California. She helps high-achieving adults silence their inner critic, release perfectionism, and reconnect with the present, often through a blend of solution-focused strategies and expressive arts. Learn more at www.mariancooper.com and
✨ Eric Winton is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional based in the Bay Area, offering telehealth sessions across California. He helps adults heal from trauma, build healthier relationships, and find renewal through a blend of psychodynamic therapy, somatic approaches, and Brainspotting. Learn more at www.ericwintoncounseling.com and
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If you are in crisis: 📱 or call 📞 800-273-8255
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10/24/2025
Hey. Just a quick reminder—
not every coping tool has to be life-changing or deep or whatever.
Sometimes it's just, “what’s gonna help me not fall apart today?”
And that’s enough. That still counts.
You’re not doing it wrong. You’re just getting through, and honestly… that’s kind of the point.
Be gentle today, friends.
Looking for trauma-informed therapy in California?
I offer telehealth sessions that center safety, trust, and compassion.
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If you are in crisis: 📱 or call 📞 800-273-8255
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10/23/2025
Trying new coping skills can be clunky. Awkward. A little embarrassing.
Sometimes it feels like launching a stress arrow directly into your own face.
But just like anything else, it gets easier with practice.
You’re not doing it wrong. You’re just doing it for the first time.
Be patient with your process. Even the weird parts.
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If you are in crisis: 📱 or call 📞 800-273-8255
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Everybody has their own unique story. I care deeply about people, getting to know them and their individual stories. Getting to know people for who they are, their likes, dislikes, strengths, weaknesses and their passions. Coming alongside people on their individual journies, is an honor. I believe healing happens best in relationship with others and feel it is a privilege to walk together in their many seasons of life, especially the difficult ones. My desire is to create a safe environment for clients to be themselves without fear of judgment or shame for the purpose of healing, growth, and transformation. Although therapy can often include challenging and painful experiences, I leave room for humor and celebration in the midst of it. My focus is to work together not just to reduce painful or uncomfortable symptoms but to renew, revitalize and to find a better way of living life!
I was born and raised in Concord California and have lived in the East Bay most of my life. I enjoy spending time with friends and my family, especially at the beach! I have served in pastoral ministry for many years in the East Bay Area, graduated from Western Seminary with a Masters of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and earned my Bachelors of Science in Counseling Psychology from William Jessup University. I see clients from the San Francisco Bay Area at an office located in Livermore, Ca.
I am a registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC4643) and an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT103499) under the supervision of Lisa Gray MFT inc. (MFT44983).
I use a variety of evidence-based approaches in my work with clients including attachment theory, cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems, mindfulness, and trauma-informed treatments. I enjoy working with a variety of clients, including individuals, teens, couples, and families.
Let's start a journey to healing and new beginnings!
