Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor,
Certification in DBT,
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional,
Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional
Marcelle Abusalbi, LPC-S
Is anxiety keeping you from being present and fully living your life? Do you feel alone, like you are living in your own head, and unable to enjoy the day to day?
For the past 19 years I have helped adults and teens in therapy through teaching practical tools and insight.
I’m certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety (CCATP), Clinical Trauma Treatment (CCTP), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT), which means I use evidence-based methods that help you learn concrete tools for managing emotions, anxiety, and stress.
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Specializations:
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Stress from chronic overthinking and self-criticism
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Intense mood swings and/or irritability
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Relationship anxiety and communication struggles
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Social anxiety related to low self-confidence
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School and peer group anxiety
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Stress related to academic or professional performance
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Anxiety related to trauma and/or PTSD
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Anxiety resulting from life transitions — including divorce, career changes, starting college
Therapy Approach.
As a therapist, I focus on:
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teaching strategies and techniques
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creating awareness
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meeting therapy goals
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challenging clients in a way that is supportive
I’m a big believer that the real growth often happens between sessions. That’s why I send personalized journaling prompts and simple handouts explaining specific skills to try during the week. There’s never any pressure — they’re completely optional — but many clients find this extra support helps them reach their goals faster.
I work with:
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adults
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pre-teens & teens (12+)
My approach includes concepts and strategies from Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Exploring the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviors
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Identifying and reframing negative thinking patterns and internal dialogue
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
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Learning how to regulate emotions and anxiety through different DBT techniques
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Improving self esteem and relationships
The therapy PROCESS.
Insight
Strategy
Integration
Learn how negative thinking patterns, past experiences, and anxiety’s effect on the nervous system shape your experiences.
Learn the CBT concepts and strategies and DBT skills to apply daily.
Bring insight and skills together — applying what you’ve learned in real-life situations so you can create lasting change, improve relationships, and feel more balanced in daily life.
