- CBT methods
- EMDR support
- English and Spanish
About Marcela
Marcela Tschang is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with six years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and concerns related to sexuality and LGBT issues. She also supports people wrestling with relationship strain, low self-esteem, guilt and shame, and problems that affect daily motivation.
Marcela frames conversations in practical terms. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns that worsen anxiety and low mood, and she applies EMDR for memories or experiences that keep replaying in a person's mind. Sessions move at a steady pace and focus on small, useful steps a person can try between meetings.
Her approach is straightforward and respectful. She listens to the facts of a situation, helps name the thoughts and feelings involved, and works with the person to test new ways of responding. This may include short behavioral experiments, reframing unhelpful beliefs, and processing difficult memories when appropriate.
Marcela is fluent in English and Spanish, and she practices in New York. She offers a clear explanation of methods and what to expect in early sessions. People who carry guilt or shame often explore how past actions, family expectations, or identity have shaped how they see themselves.
To start, she asks people to describe their main concerns and current coping strategies. From there she and the person set reasonable short-term goals and check progress regularly. The focus is on practical changes and on untangling the thoughts that keep guilt and shame active.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Marcela commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in her work. CBT involves identifying patterns of thinking that keep anxiety and guilt active, and then testing different responses through small behavioral steps. EMDR focuses on processing memories that continue to cause distress, using guided attention and discussion to reduce their intensity.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She discusses options with each person and considers their goals, comfort with particular techniques, and what feels manageable. Together they decide whether to focus first on thoughts and behaviors, memory processing, or a blend of methods.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make it simpler to keep continuity when life is unpredictable. Marcela and the person she works with will adapt the plan so methods and scheduling fit everyday life rather than the other way around.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, LGBT-related issues, relationship strain, self-esteem, and related concerns such as guilt and shame.
How does she approach guilt and shame in sessions?
She uses practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and EMDR when past memories keep repeating. Sessions focus on specific steps a person can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with adults on anxiety, mood, and identity-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices there.
In what languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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