- Strengths focused
- Bilingual English Spanish
- Problem solving
About Marcela
Marcela Garcia is a licensed clinical professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns. She speaks English and Spanish and practices in Nevada. Her style centers on listening and understanding each person's story before deciding what to do next.
Marcela begins by asking about what matters most to the client and what they hope to change. She treats clients as the experts on their own lives and highlights personal strengths to build toward small, workable steps. She emphasizes a supportive, respectful tone so people feel heard during difficult moments.
With 15 years of experience, Marcela uses a mix of practical methods to address everyday problems. She draws on client-centered approaches to meet people where they are and uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns. She may add elements of dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, or solution-focused strategies when those tools fit the client's goals.
Marcela often helps people sort family of origin issues, caregiver stress, abandonment and attachment concerns, loneliness, midlife questions, and grief from loss or hospice situations. She also addresses money and financial issues as they relate to stress and life planning. Her sessions focus on clear steps and homework that can be used between meetings.
People who value plain talk and practical steps tend to work well with Marcela. She guides clients at their own pace and adjusts methods based on what is working. To begin, clients choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
How Marcela’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and acceptance. Marcela uses this approach to learn a client's story and priorities before choosing an approach. It helps when someone needs validation, clearer goals, and a calm space to talk about hard things.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anxiety going. Marcela uses CBT techniques to help people spot unhelpful thinking and practice new ways of reacting to money worries, grief, or relationship stress.
Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, offers practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. When emotions feel overwhelming, DBT skills can give concrete steps to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Marcela will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can change as progress is made, and the therapist checks in regularly to refine it.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a busy life, keeping momentum between appointments, and using brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with Marcela about what will work best for timing and session structure so therapy can fit into everyday routines.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Marcela address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, plus related issues like caregiver stress, attachment and money and financial issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is supportive and collaborative, starting with listening and then building practical, stepwise strategies tailored to each person's goals.
What is her professional background?
Marcela has 15 years of counseling experience working with a range of emotional and family challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCPC credential and is licensed in Nevada.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she accept clients outside the U.S.?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.