Marcella Salzle

I specialize in helping clients to truly get to know themselves and the thoughts in their head (whether conscious or subconscious) to break patterns, decrease people-pleasing, increase self-esteem, relieve stress and anxiety, address interpersonal issues, and increase their life satisfaction. Sometimes in life, we might feel stuck in a rut. My role is to help you work yourself out of that rut. I use cognitive behavioral therapy to modify your thoughts and in turn your behavior. I also use interpersonal therapy to increase effectiveness within your relationships. Solution focused therapy helps me, to help you, find the answers or resources that are already within you.

I have a License in Clinical Social Work and have a background working in both child welfare and community mental health. I've worked with countless families, parents, children, and adolescent. I see my client's as part of a system; recognizing that our environment influences our development in childhood and throughout adulthood. I believe that with insight and cognitive reframing, we can take control of our lives.

My approach is to create a safe space, a space free of judgement, for you to share your thoughts and feelings to improve your quality of life and relationships. I am soft and understanding but will also encourage you out of your comfort zone when needed. After all, change occurs at the outer edge of your comfort zone. I value personal growth and self-discovery so we can show up as our true selves, build authentic relationships, and life a life full of adventure, purpose, and passion.

Ensuring a positive client:therapist relationship is the foundation of your success in therapy. Our first session will entail us getting to know each other. I will ask what brought you into therapy and any past experiences in therapy (what worked well for you and what didn't). I will also review informed consent (pros and cons of therapy and what to expect) as well as mandated reporting requirements and my policies.