aBOUT MARC ZOLA, LMFT
A different kind of therapist.
Direct. Pattern focused.
Marc doesn’t believe in open-ended therapy. With 22+ years of clinical experience, he combines careful listening with direct, pattern-level feedback — telling you exactly what’s keeping you stuck and how to change it.
“My goal is not years of therapy. It’s to give you a clear understanding of your patterns and the tools to change them — as efficiently as possible.”
background
Decades at the leading edge of relational therapy
Marc is an AAMFT Clinical Fellow, an approved Clinical Supervisor, a former psychotherapy instructor, and Founder Emeritus of one of the premier mental health practices in the Pacific Northwest.
These aren’t just credentials. They reflect decades of working at the leading edge of relational therapy, training other clinicians, and refining an approach that produces real, lasting change.
who marc works with
Three core focus areas
01
Couples in recurring conflict
Breaking the patterns that keep couples stuck in the same fight.
02
Parents navigating disconnection
Getting aligned as a parenting team and leading with confidence.
03
Individuals managing anxiety
Addressing root causes — including how the past shapes the present.
Marc Zola on Breaking Free from The Intimacy Paradox
“Your help these past few months was invaluable. We feel like a whole new couple and are excited for what’s to come. Thank you!”
― Former client testimonial
“Working with you was a game changer. We finally feel like we can truly hear each other again. Thank you for helping us rebuild our trust.”
― Former client testimonial“What struck us most was how quickly you identified our pattern — we’d been stuck in it for years without even seeing it. It’s made a huge difference.”
― Former client testimonial