Marcella Renee Strickland-Ramsay, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Marcella Renee!

I’m an LCSW, the agent of change and the holder of hope, when all hope is gone. In this journey of healing, I walk alongside you as you navigate challenges and embrace your own healing journey. I believe you are the expert of your own life, and my role is to create a supportive space where your strengths, wisdom, and resilience can shine.

My focus

I support individuals navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, and challenges with work–life balance. I also help clients build on strengths to foster personal growth, improve communication styles, and pursue goals related to employment and overall well-being.

My approach

I meet all clients with unconditional positive regard, empathy, and authenticity, seeking to understand their lived experiences rather than impose labels or judgments. I also align my practice with the NASW Code of Ethics, grounding decisions in social work values such as dignity and worth of the person, social justice, and integrity.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, empathetic, and collaborative, creating a safe and nonjudgmental space. I set a calm and empowering tone in treatment, supporting healing, personal growth, and positive change.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a provider is rooted in being a holder of hope and a safe space for clients. I strive to be transparent and authentic, offering an approach where clients can unpack their experiences with empathy, respect, and understanding.

My goals for you

I help clients reach their goals by collaborating with them to set meaningful objectives, building on their strengths, teaching practical coping and communication skills, and supporting growth in a culturally responsive and empowering way.

Our first session

In a first session with me, clients can expect a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental space. I listen with empathy, stay transparent and authentic, and collaborate with clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and goals at their own pace.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Compassion Focused

Mindfulness-Based

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Christian Counseling

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Music Therapy

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Educators

Police/Fire/First Responders

Body Positivity

LGBTQIA+

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Alignment Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Social Worker (SW) from Walden University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Marcella Renee Strickland-Ramsay