Marcela Flynn

Hello! My name is Marcela Flynn, and I am a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker with experience supporting children, families, and adults across a variety of clinical and educational settings. I graduated from the University of Missouri–Columbia. My professional background includes working with individuals experiencing chronic and persistent mental health challenges, providing crisis intervention services, and supporting clients in psychiatric hospital settings, I have also worked closely with children and families navigating emotional, behavioral, social, and life challenges, helping them build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and access meaningful support systems.

In my work as a school social worker, I collaborate with students, families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to promote emotional well-being, social development, and academic success.

As someone who grew up in South America and has lived abroad, I value cultural awareness and understand how culture, identity, and societal expectations can shape a person’s experiences. I speak Portuguese fluently and have basic knowledge of Spanish, which helps me connect with and support individuals from diverse backgrounds.

My approach is compassionate, collaborative, strengths-based, and solution-oriented. I strive to create safe and supportive environments where individuals and families feel heard, understood, and empowered. I also recognize that growth and healing sometimes require a more direct and appropriately challenging approach, and I tailor my support to meet each client’s unique needs and goals

During our first session, we will review the information shared in your intake paperwork, spend time getting to know each other, discuss your goals for therapy, and talk about expectations for the therapeutic process. We will also explore whether my approach and style feel like a good fit for your needs and what you are hoping to gain from therapy.