Marina Blalock
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
1440 Military West, Suite # 204, Benicia, CA 94510
Let's Connect (510) 983-8186
Every step forward begins with a spark of hope. Whether you face life’s challenges, navigate family dynamics, or support your child’s emotional well-being, you don’t have to do it alone. Together, we’ll uncover that sense of hope — a belief that things can improve. From there, we’ll take a meaningful journey, working side by side toward healing, growth, and renewed strength. Along the way, I’ll provide compassionate guidance, tailored support, and practical tools to help you reach your goals. You can expect a safe space, unconditional positive regard, and a strong connection fostering hope, growth, and healing.
I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults struggling with
ADHD,
OCD, Anxiety & Depression
Emotional Dysregulation, Adjustment Issues, Peer and Family Relationships.
I offer
Child-Centered Play Therapy,
Filial Therapy,
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Solution-Focused Therapy for Goal-Oriented Change
Parent Support & Family Therapy.
No matter where you are on your path, I’m here to walk with you to uncover your unique opportunities for healing and connection.
Every child deserves to feel seen, every parent deserves support, and every person deserves a space of hope and growth. Let’s work together to create lasting change.
Call or Email Marina Blalock now for a free 15 minute consultation - (510) 983-8186
Let's Connect (510) 983-8186
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Couple Sessions $180
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Magellan
- Quest Behavioral Health
Marina Blalock
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 983-8186
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 1486774 Marina Petinou Blalock
- In Practice for 5 years
- Attended JFK University, MA, Graduated 2020
- Licensed by State of California / 1486774
- Membership with Association of Play Therapy
- Membership with National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Marina Blalock
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (510) 983-8186
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Child
Expertise
- Behavioral Issues
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
Marina Blalock
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (510) 983-8186
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Greek
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Greek
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Reality Therapy
- Sandplay
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Marina Blalock
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (510) 983-8186