Marcela Tschang , LCSW

Marcela Tschang is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with six years of professional experience. As an LCSW she is trained to provide psychotherapy and social work services, and she focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. Her practice also includes work with LGBTQ concerns, self-esteem and confidence issues, attachment struggles, body image, and questions of sexuality and life purpose.

Marcela approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to match individual needs and goals. She draws on evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR when appropriate to address unhelpful patterns, traumatic memories, and emotional blocks. Comfortable working in both English and Spanish, Marcela supports clients through practical skills, reflective inquiry, and collaborative goal-setting. She aims to empower people to take steps toward a more fulfilling, balanced life and offers steady guidance through the process of change.

Applying CBT and EMDR to Online Therapy

Marcela draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT uses practical exercises and skill-building to address anxiety, stress, low mood, and relationship patterns in day-to-day life.

She also incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when trauma or distressing memories contribute to current difficulties. EMDR is a structured approach that helps the brain process painful experiences so they feel less overwhelming and have less impact on present functioning.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Marcela collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video or phone, as well as live chat and text-based messaging, make it easier to fit care into a busy life and to maintain continuity when in-person visits are not possible. These options support regular contact and ongoing skill practice, helping clients stay engaged with therapy regardless of location.