Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Marcella Strickland-Ramsay, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 133498
- NPI
- 1730232919
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Marcella supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Divorce and separation
About Marcella
Marcella Strickland-Ramsay is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with ten years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, career concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. Marcella also works with issues around divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and self-love.
She practices in a person-centered way rooted in social work values. Sessions are practical and collaborative. The therapist listens for what is most important and helps people make small, useful changes they can use day to day.
Marcella draws on Rogerian ideas such as empathy and genuineness and combines them with trauma-aware methods and culturally responsive practice. That means she pays attention to how social and cultural background shape someone's experience and decisions. Her approach aims to honor the whole person, not just a problem on a list.
Her background includes community-based programs, juvenile justice settings, and academic roles. Those experiences shape how she talks about identity development, trauma, and life transitions. She brings that practical perspective into therapy, focusing on real-life tasks like handling difficult conversations, managing work stress, or navigating a separation.
In sessions, she keeps the work collaborative and nonjudgmental. Clients lead the pace and topics while she helps identify what’s blocking progress and works with them to develop steps toward clearer goals.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Marcella uses approaches that focus on how people relate to themselves and others. Person-centered work emphasizes listening and genuineness; sessions aim to clarify what matters most and build practical next steps for daily life. Trauma-aware techniques focus on safety and pacing, helping people handle strong emotions and regain a sense of control after difficult events.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to decide which methods fit best based on current needs, goals, and preferences. That conversation is part of the first sessions and can change as goals shift.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the offered session types before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people maintain continuity of care during life changes while the therapist and client agree on a plan that suits their schedules and communication preferences.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work is person-centered and practical, using Rogerian principles like empathy and genuineness alongside trauma-aware and culturally responsive practices. Sessions are collaborative and focused on everyday problem solving.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working in community programs, juvenile justice settings, and academic spaces.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers