Dr. Marva Bourne , LMFT

Dr. Marva Bourne, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist based in California with nine years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families. She holds a doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University, a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a master’s degree in Education Counseling. The LMFT credential denotes Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a professional qualification for treating interpersonal and family concerns.

Her practice addresses a wide range of challenges including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, addictions, family and parenting concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, self-esteem struggles, career transitions, and ADHD. Dr. Bourne also focuses on adoption and foster care matters, attachment-related issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, guilt and shame, infidelity, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, obsessive and compulsive patterns, panic and social anxiety, and related multicultural concerns.

Throughout her work she pays particular attention to the neurobiological effects of early childhood trauma and how early experiences influence life trajectory and functioning. Her approach blends evidence-informed methods to help clients explore patterns, build coping skills, and strengthen relationships while supporting their goals for healthier functioning and greater self-awareness.