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Marcela Atayde, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety LGBTQ+ Relationships Family conflicts Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I am a licensed clinical social worker and I have provided direct clinical services to all age groups, (including 0-5) for the past 20 years. I have also coordinated research studies, worked in fields related to HIV/AIDS, and served the LGBTQI+ community. Last year, I worked at the US border welcoming the first wave of thousands of unaccompanied minors, where I was reminded about resiliency.
I welcome people from all walks of life and love learning from every client I serve.

I was born in Mexico City and grew up in Michoacán, Mexico until the age of 17. I am fluent in English, Spanish and ‘Spanglish’. I have lived in Mexico, California, Colorado, Texas, and New Mexico, providing mental health services to diverse populations in all settings.

My training is rooted in a humanistic-experiential approach, which is a holistic approach that focuses on free will, human potential, and self-discovery. Everyone has their own unique way of looking at the world, and I respect who you are. I believe that we all deserve unconditional positive regard.

Being your true self is the key to lead the most fulfilling life possible and, in my practice, I offer a safe, warm, and accepting space to express yourself. I believe you are the expert of your life, and I support your desire to feel heard and understood. Your emotional well-being is my priority.

Let’s schedule a time to consult about how I may be able to help you solve your current problem. I hope to be able to guide you in finding permanent solutions to whatever is troubling you right now. Let's get started!

Professional experience

20yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety LGBTQ+ Relationships Family conflicts Depression

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment Issues, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and Shame, HIV / AIDS, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Money and Financial Issues, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic Stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-Love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Somatization, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

Languages

EnglishSpanish

License information

CO LCSW CSW.09924948

Reviews

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She's great. She's helped me through a lot these past years.

Written on Jan 30, 2024 after therapy with Marcela for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

Marcela is very kind and courageous she offers advice that really helps and finds ways to make you feel like you are not alone. She is a talented healer with words I strongly recommend her if you are looking for a comforting therapist and one who is knowledgeable.

Written on Oct 17, 2023 after therapy with Marcela for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Amazing ❤️❤️❤️

Written on Jun 21, 2023 after therapy with Marcela for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching

I started my counselling journey with Mercela. The journey have been amazing.

She is so easy and friendly to talk to. My problems were front variety of fields. She helped me a lot identify and help get solutions.

She was a blessing for me.

Written on May 10, 2023 after therapy with Marcela for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, and adhd

I appreciate the sincerity and nurturing attitude about change

Written on Mar 21, 2023 after therapy with Marcela for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Marcela is very kind and understanding. She listens carefully to what my problems are, then offers her best advice using her life experienses as examples. She deserves an A+ and 5 gold stars ❤️

Written on Feb 12, 2023 after therapy with Marcela for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes