- person-centered approach
- trauma informed practice
- community experience
About Marcella
Marcella Strickland-Ramsay is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, career concerns, and life transitions. She also focuses on divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and building self-love.
Marcella uses a person-centered approach that keeps the client's concerns central. Sessions are collaborative and straightforward; the client’s voice shapes the work. She values clear, honest conversation about what feels stuck and what changes are wanted.
Her work draws on social work principles and trauma-informed ideas. That means attention to how social and cultural background affect feelings and choices. She brings experience from community settings, juvenile justice, and academic roles to everyday clinical work.
In practice she blends Rogerian ideas with social work values. Rogerian principles mean listening closely, being genuine, and offering unconditional positive regard. From social work and trauma-informed care she pays attention to identity, culture, and safety when topics like guilt or shame arise.
Clients can expect practical, collaborative sessions where goals are set together. The therapist helps identify patterns that keep someone stuck and tries straightforward ways to test different responses. The work is paced to what a person can manage while handling day-to-day responsibilities.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Marcella integrates person-centered methods, which focus on listening closely and following the client's lead. This approach helps when someone needs space to speak about painful feelings like guilt or shame and to name what matters most to them.She also incorporates trauma-informed practice, which pays attention to how past events and social context shape current reactions. That perspective helps when strong emotional responses or avoidance patterns get in the way of daily functioning and relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. That decision is revisited as progress or new concerns appear so the therapy can adapt together.
Session format details are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing appointments during work breaks or between errands. They can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited or audio-only options when bandwidth is low. Licensed professionals can help arrange the practical setup that best suits a client's schedule and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and career concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and self-love.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She uses a person-centered approach that centers the client's experience and voice. Sessions involve honest discussion about what keeps those feelings active and practical steps to try instead.
What is her clinical background?
She has ten years of experience and has worked in community settings, juvenile justice, and academic environments. That background informs how she approaches social and cultural factors in therapy.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.