- Client-centered
- Solution-focused
- Mindfulness informed
About Marshella
Her work draws on client-centered methods that begin by listening to each person’s priorities. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness practices to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, try new behaviors, and build coping skills. She lays out different perspectives and concrete skills rather than relying on jargon.
Marshella has a Master of Education from the University of Houston-Victoria and a bachelor’s degree in English and Communication from Angelo State University. She has worked with teens, parents, and adults on challenges like grief, addictions, body image, caregiving stress, and career transitions. Her long experience includes supporting people through trauma, depression, and ADHD-related concerns.
In sessions she emphasizes collaboration and clear goals. Clients are invited to define what success looks like and to practice skills between meetings. Her style is encouraging and focused on real-life changes rather than abstract talk.
She practices in Texas and conducts work in English. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities to set goals and guide each session. It helps people clarify what matters to them and shape therapy around those goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts affect feelings and actions and teaches practical techniques to change patterns that cause distress. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit the client's needs. This is a collaborative process where the client helps shape which techniques get used and how progress is measured.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as scheduling appointments around work or caregiving responsibilities. It can also support different practical options for contact - please confirm the current session formats before booking. Many people find that short, focused sessions or regular weekly meetings help maintain momentum and transfer skills into daily routines. Licensed professionals can use these methods to help with stress, relationship concerns, grief, and managing symptoms between appointments.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, and ADHD-related matters.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and practical, using solution-focused steps, cognitive behavioral ideas, and mindfulness to help people change thoughts and behaviors.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 24 years of experience as a counselor in Texas.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.