Marcela Garcia , LCPC

Marcela Garcia is a Nevada licensed professional counselor (LCPC) with 15 years of clinical experience supporting adults and families through periods of stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship strain. She has worked with caregivers coping with dementia and end-of-life concerns, helped clients navigate family conflicts and communication challenges, and supported people processing loss and life transitions. Marcela begins by learning each person's story and goals, then collaborates to tailor interventions that fit individual needs and strengths. She emphasizes attentive listening and compassionate support, operating from the belief that clients are the experts of their own lives and already possess resources to move forward. Her practice centers on practical strategies and interpersonal understanding, with an aim to highlight strengths, reduce overwhelm, and clarify next steps toward a more fulfilling life. Fluent in English and Spanish, she offers culturally aware care and values respectful collaboration across diverse backgrounds. Marcela holds an LCPC - a state clinical counseling license that indicates advanced training to provide professional psychotherapy - and she is based in Nevada. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Marcela Garcia

Marcela often uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on building a trusting relationship and helping clients explore their own goals and values. This approach supports people facing life transitions, grief, or relationship challenges by emphasizing empathy and the client’s perspective.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and develop alternative coping strategies. CBT is commonly used for stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms where skill-building and problem solving are priorities.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques are used when emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, or intense distress are central concerns. DBT provides concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Marcela collaborates with each person to select and adapt methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences so therapy fits the client rather than the other way around.

Online sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varying schedules and energy levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, to maintain continuity during busy periods, and to choose the format that feels most comfortable for each person.