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Marcela AvilaLMFT

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High satisfaction rate with clients

Nice to meet you

My approach to psychotherapy is eclectic. I believe in working and creating an individual treatment approach unique to each of my clients. I am a person centered but also psychodynamic, in that I believe that the unconscious is an important door to change where we can uncover the root of patterns of behavior. I also have a passion for working with couples and helping them break free from difficult communication patterns using Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), which focuses on the attachment or strength of the bond a couple has and emotions that are getting in the way of safety, connection, and love. etc.

About Marcela

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Centivo, Cash (out of pocket), Out of state BlueCard PPO

Communication Style

Direct, Empowering

Focus areas

Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, IPV/DV, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Stress

Years of Experience

7+

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I also have a passion for working with couples and helping them break free from difficult communication patterns.

License number

#126864

Approaches

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution-Focused

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

Education

MS - Counseling, California State University

Interests

I love to spend time with friends/family and enjoy spending as much time as possible with my favorite people on the planet - my grandchildren. I love to laugh and sing, but I can't sing and getting scared watching a good horror movie.

License details

Marcela Avila, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
License #126864 (exp 2027-07-31)