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Marina Blalock
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
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Marina Blalock

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1440 Military West St, Benicia, CA 94510
Managed by Rula Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Let's Connect (949) 762-8101
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Managed by Rula Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Healing happens in relationships, and I take a collaborative, strengths-based approach, focusing on the whole family system. When one person struggles, it affects everyone. My approach is collaborative, relational, and strengths-based, prioritizing a safe space, unconditional positive regard, and a strong therapeutic alliance. I work with toddlers, children, adolescents, adults, parents, couples, and families. I help families navigate emotional and behavioral challenges and individuals seeking growth, connection, and healing.
In working with me, you can expect a safe, nonjudgmental space because therapy should feel like a place where you can be yourself without fear of criticism or judgment. My priority is to create a space where you feel heard, valued, and respected.
My communication style is warm, empathetic, and empowering. I am attuned to my clients, as they are the center of our work, and meet them where they are. I am developmentally sensitive, strengths-based, engaging, reflective, and curious.
Take the first step to help. Call or Marina Blalock now - (949) 762-8101

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1440 Military West St

Benicia, CA 94510 map

(949) 762-8101

Brentwood, CA 94513

I specialize in Anxiety, Coping Skills and Depression 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (949) 762-8101
Photo of Marina Blalock, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Managed by Rula Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1440 Military West St

Benicia, CA 94510 map

(949) 762-8101

Brentwood, CA 94513

I specialize in Anxiety, Coping Skills and Depression 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Brighton Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Coventry
  • Empire BlueCross BlueShield
  • Evry Health
  • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
  • Health Net
  • MagnaCare
  • Managed Health Network (MHN)
  • MHNet Behavioral Health
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • Sidecar Health
  • Sutter
  • TRICARE
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Marina Blalock
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (949) 762-8101
Photo of Marina Blalock, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Marina Blalock
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (949) 762-8101

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 148674 Marina Petinou Blalock
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended National University, Master in Counseling (MC) in Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2020
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Marina Blalock
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (949) 762-8101
Photo of Marina Blalock, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Marina Blalock
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (949) 762-8101

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Anger Management
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Child Abuse or Neglect
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Life Transitions
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
Photo of Marina Blalock, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Marina Blalock
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (949) 762-8101
Photo of Marina Blalock, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Marina Blalock
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (949) 762-8101

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Expressive Arts
  • Narrative
  • Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Sandplay
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
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Marina Blalock
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (949) 762-8101
Photo of Marina Blalock, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Marina Blalock
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (949) 762-8101

Location

Primary Location

1440 Military West St

Benicia, CA 94510

(949) 762-8101

Additional Location

Brentwood, CA 94513

(949) 762-8101
Photo of Marina Blalock, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Marina Blalock
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (949) 762-8101
Photo of Marina Blalock, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Marina Blalock
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (949) 762-8101