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Marcela Garcia

Compassionate, collaborative therapy for life’s challenges

LCPC Nevada

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English, Spanish
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About Marcela

Marcela Garcia offers a warm, collaborative approach for people seeking help with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and family difficulties. She begins by learning each client’s story and goals, then works alongside them to shape practical strategies that fit their life.

Background and approach

Listening attentively and affirming strengths are central to her style, and she frames clients as experts in their own experiences while providing guidance to navigate challenges. With 15 years of counseling experience and an LCPC license in Nevada, Marcela draws on several evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered practices, to tailor interventions.

She also integrates elements of dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work when appropriate. Marcela values collaboration, practical skill-building, and compassionate support as clients move toward greater balance and meaning in their lives.

How evidence-informed approaches translate to online care

Marcela commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve daily functioning. She also emphasizes client-centered therapy, offering empathic, nonjudgmental listening that helps clients explore goals and build on personal strengths. When helpful, elements of dialectical behavior therapy are incorporated to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills for intense feelings and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she collaborates with each client to decide which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This shared decision making allows adjustments over time so treatment stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from Nevada without needing to travel, and they support ongoing skill practice between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, plus related issues such as attachment, caregiver stress, isolation, and multicultural concerns.
What is the therapeutic style and approach used?
Her approach is collaborative and supportive, combining client-centered listening with practical methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She brings 15 years of professional counseling experience to her practice, working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds an LCPC license with the designation NV LCPC CP0187 and practices in Nevada.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Services are offered in English and Spanish, and international clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats can sessions be scheduled?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Nevada

Languages

English, Spanish