About Marcella
Marcella Strickland-Ramsay welcomes people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or drained by big life changes. She writes plainly and listens without judgment. Her first aim is to help each person feel understood and to create small, doable steps forward.
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California with ten years of experience in community and academic settings. Marcella draws on social work values and a person-centered stance to center each person’s story and strengths.
Background and approach
She emphasizes empathy and genuine regard in sessions. Her background includes work in community programs and juvenile justice, where she supported people coping with trauma, depression, anxiety, and identity questions. That experience shaped a practical approach to problem solving.
Sessions often focus on building skills to manage stress and to navigate relationship and career challenges. Marcella helps people through divorce and separation, and she addresses feelings like guilt, shame, and trouble forgiving oneself. She also supports those working on self-love and adjusting to life transitions.
The work is collaborative and paced to the person’s comfort. In meetings with Marcella, people can expect straightforward conversation and clear goals. She listens for what matters most, helps name barriers, and offers tools to try between sessions.
The emphasis is on gradual change that fits daily life.
How evidence-based approaches translate online
Marcella uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on the person’s experience and practical change. One approach emphasizes person-centered work that trusts the client as the expert in their life; this helps when someone needs space to be heard and to clarify what matters most. Another thread in her practice comes from trauma-informed and culturally responsive ideas that pay attention to how past hurts and social context shape current struggles; this is useful for managing anxiety, depression, and coping after difficult events.Finding the right approach is something she does together with each person. Marcella listens to goals, tries different strategies, and adjusts based on what helps. That collaborative process guides whether sessions emphasize coping skills, problem solving, or deeper personal reflection.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions work when someone needs less bandwidth or a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging let people send updates, ask quick questions, or keep momentum between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or changing schedules while keeping the focus on steady, achievable progress.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
What is her professional background?
What are her credentials and location?
Can sessions be offered in other languages or internationally?
Which session formats are available?
How is cost handled for sessions?
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Career difficulties
Also works with
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English