Mari Fullmer, LMFT

Therapist in California

A practical, strength-focused therapist

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14 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English languages

Strength-based approach
Action-oriented skills
Warm and relatable

About Mari

Mari Fullmer is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 14 years of clinical experience. She helps adults and young adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, and struggles with self esteem. She aims to help people feel more grounded, confident, and able to face life changes.

Mari centers therapy on each person's strengths. She approaches sessions as a collaboration, listening first and then offering practical skills. Her style blends understanding with action so clients leave with tools they can use between sessions.

Her work draws on several evidence-informed approaches, including cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and acceptance and commitment ideas. She also integrates attachment-focused perspectives when relationships and early patterns matter.

Sessions may include exercises for emotion regulation, communication practice, and steps to build self-compassion and self-love. Mari pays attention to the whole person, which can include exploring how beliefs about purpose and body image affect daily life.

People who prefer a warm, down-to-earth guide will find her approachable. She emphasizes practical next steps and helps clients turn sensitivity into a strength. Mari welcomes those ready to try small changes that add up over time.

How her approaches translate to online work

Mari uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT techniques are practical and often involve exercises you do between sessions to build confidence and reduce anxious patterns.

She also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy, which helps people clarify values and take small, meaningful actions toward them. ACT is useful for coping with difficult emotions and staying engaged with what matters, even when things feel hard.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Mari works together with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That collaborative process includes checking in about what feels helpful and adjusting techniques as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, by removing travel time, letting you schedule sessions during a break, or allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Discussing practical arrangements during intake helps make therapy realistic for daily routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problems Life purposePregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

California, Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

Mari works with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, and self esteem. She also focuses on life changes, body image, caregiver stress, and finding life purpose.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style blends listening with practical skills. Sessions combine insight with actions you can use between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 14 years of professional experience to her practice. That experience includes work with adults and young adults on a range of concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and Michigan and practices from California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

What are the steps to begin working with her?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.