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Marcella Stanley

Pre-Licensed Professional
Accepting clients Last Updated Today

College is a season of tremendous growth, change, and possibility—but it can also be the first time you're asked to answer one of life's biggest questions: Who am I? Between academic pressure, changing relationships, family expectations, and uncertainty about the future, it's easy to feel overwhelmed or disconnected from yourself.

I received my Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California (USC). My clinical training focusing on children, adolescents, and families has given me a strong understanding of how our earliest relationships and life experiences continue to shape our emotions, relationships, and sense of identity into young adulthood. This developmental perspective allows me to help college students explore both the challenges they're facing today and the deeper patterns that may be contributing to them. Together, we'll build insight, strengthen resilience, and help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected to yourself as you navigate this important stage of life.


Specialties

Anxiety Behavioral Issues Body Image Career Concerns College adjustment Depression Divorce Emotional Regulation Family Conflict Identity Development Life Transitions Perfectionism Relationship Issues Self-esteem Social Anxiety Stress Stress from Academics Trauma & PTSD

Insurance & Payment

In-Network Insurance Plans

Marcella Stanley is not an in-network provider for any insurance plans. Some insurance plans have out-of-network benefits that cover part of the cost of these visits.

Rates

First session $175
Ongoing sessions $175
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Locations

1150 Yale Street
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(323) 301-3886
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Practice Hours

Monday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday --
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Art Therapy Attachment-based Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Family Systems Mind-Body Mindfulness Motivational Interviewing Person-Centered Play Therapy Psychoanalytic Psychodynamic Relational Sand Play Strength-Based Structural Family Therapy Supportive Trauma Focused

Modalities

Couples Family Individuals

Age Groups

Young Children (2-5) Children (6-10) Preteens (11-12) Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25)

Meeting Options

Video sessions available
In-person sessions available

Qualifications

  • Supervisor(s): Melina Alden
  • Supervisor License(s): CA-105722

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Gender(s): Woman