Hello! I’m Marcella! I’m a licensed clinical social worker with more than 20 years of experience helping adolescents, young adults, and families navigate life’s challenges. My approach is rooted in compassion and collaboration, and I always aim to “start where the client is.” Whether we’re working through anxiety, depression, trauma, or navigating the complexities of neurodivergence, my goal is to provide a safe and supportive space for healing and growth

Over the years, I’ve worked in a variety of settings — inpatient psychiatry, crisis intervention, outpatient programs, and private practice. Most recently, I’ve led adolescent and young adult PHP/IOP programs at Endeavor Health, where I guided multidisciplinary teams, partnered with schools, and developed programming that meets clients where they are emotionally and developmentally.

I draw from evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing, and I’m especially passionate about working with clients who may feel “complicated” or overlooked by traditional systems. I believe therapy should be collaborative, empowering, and tailored to the individual — not one-size-fits-all.

When I’m not in session, you can find me spending time with my family, hiking with our dogs, chasing thrills on Disney rollercoasters, or collecting sea glass from our travels. I also enjoy connecting with the community and advocating for mental health resources that create lasting, meaningful change.

Specialties Include:

✔️ Adolescents & young adults
✔️ Anxiety & depression
✔️ Trauma-informed care
✔️ Neurodivergence support (ADHD, autism, learning differences)
✔️ Crisis intervention & safety planning
✔️ Family collaboration & school partnerships
✔️ CBT, DBT & motivational interviewing
✔️ Program development for PHP/IOP settings