Supervised by Evelina Kerimian, LMFT #51972
At A Place to Turn, we are honored to welcome Marilyn Garza, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, to our Santa Clarity clinical team. Marilyn believes that seeking therapy is one of life's most courageous decisions and that healing begins when clients feel genuinely seen, understood, and empowered. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigate life's challenges while building resilience, strengthening relationships, and creating lasting, meaningful change.
Before becoming a therapist, Marilyn proudly served as a Combat Medic in the United States Army. This experience profoundly shaped her understanding of resilience, compassion, and whole-person healing, and continues to influence the empathy, dedication, and calm presence she brings to every therapeutic relationship. She understands that healing is not simply about overcoming hardship—it is about discovering the strengths that already exist within each person.
Marilyn works with adolescents (ages 12+), young adults, adults, couples, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, family conflict, life transitions, stress, self-esteem challenges, and personal growth. She creates a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe exploring difficult emotions while developing practical skills for lasting emotional wellness.
Her therapeutic approach is holistic, trauma-informed, and integrative, recognizing that emotional well-being is deeply connected to physical health, relationships, values, and everyday life. Rather than relying on a single model, Marilyn thoughtfully blends Trauma-Informed Care, Person-Centered Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Solution-Focused Therapy, Behavioral Activation, Family Systems Therapy, and Holistic Integrative Therapy to meet the unique needs of every client.
Marilyn earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from California State University, Northridge, and her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology. She is committed to helping clients reconnect with their strengths, deepen self-understanding, and move toward lives filled with greater confidence, balance, and purpose.
đź“Ť In-person in Santa Clarita
đź’» Virtual sessions available throughout California
Marilyn is currently accepting new clients for in-person therapy at our Santa Clarita office as well as secure telehealth sessions throughout California. Whether you are navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, family conflict, or a major life transition, Marilyn would be honored to support your journey toward healing and growth.
To schedule a session, contact us at info@aplace2turn.com or call 818-643-1553.
đź“Ť Begin your healing journey in Santa Clarita or virtually from anywhere in California.
Marilyn works with adolescents (12+), young adults, adults, couples, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, family conflict, stress, life transitions, self-esteem challenges, and personal growth.
Marilyn provides a holistic, trauma-informed approach that integrates CBT, DBT, EFT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Person-Centered Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Behavioral Activation, and Holistic Integrative Therapy to create individualized care for each client.
As a former United States Army Combat Medic, Marilyn developed a deep appreciation for resilience, teamwork, compassion, and whole-person healing. Her military experience enhances her ability to support clients facing adversity with calmness, empathy, and practical guidance.
Yes. Marilyn provides in-person therapy in Santa Clarita and secure telehealth sessions throughout California, offering flexibility to meet clients where they are.
To schedule with Marilyn, email info@aplace2turn.com or call 818-643-1553. Our team will help you find the appointment option that best fits your needs.
"Healing begins when you discover that your greatest strength isn't avoiding life's challenges—it's learning that you already possess everything you need to rise through them. Together, we'll build on those strengths and create a path toward lasting healing, resilience, and hope."
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From anxiety and depression to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), we utilize holistic talk therapies and innovative treatments like eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR).
