she/her
Marcela AvilaLMFT

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+
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)