About Me
Hi! I’m Marcelle.
Here's the boring stuff: I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), and am certified in DBT therapy (C-DBT). I have nearly 19 years of experience in helping adults navigate anxiety.
The real stuff: in my teens through my late 20s I struggled with crippling anxiety (OCD, Panic Disorder) and doubted I would ever just "be normal." Through my own process (and through lots of tears), I discovered that real change is possible (as cheesy as that sounds) — and that anxiety doesn’t have to define your life.
When I started experiencing that freedom from all the "but what if..." - it was like nothing else.
A Little (or a lot) About Me
I grew up in Texas as a first generation American - most of my 40 + years spent in the Austin area (beginning in1986!). I was a MAJOR theater kid from middle school all the way through my first two years of college. One thing I can definitely say - theater kids are often some of the most accepting people you’ll meet—they embrace individuality, celebrate differences, and just create this sense of belonging wherever they go. Wanna suddenly belt out a "Hello Dolly" song in public? Theater kids will sing the chorus with you!
But how did I end up a therapist? Abridged version - in my second year at UT three things happened: I took Psychology 301, Girl Interrupted came out, and I had my first panic attack. It was a memento mori as they say - and I knew without question that I wanted to (wait for the cliche) listen to and help people. I earned my undergraduate degree at UT in Psychology before completing my Master’s in Counseling at St. Edward’s University in 2005. Between then and now I had a whole lotta "crazy life stuff" and "painful character development moments" that ultimately (in my opinion) help make me one of the easiest people to talk to.
Outside of my work, I’m a huge fan of Broadway musicals (favorites include Dear Evan Hansen, Hamilton, and Heathers), and I love all things comedy. I’m also a mom of four kids and three cats. I’m hugely passionate about social justice and am proud to be LGBTQA affirming, creating a welcoming space for clients of all identities.
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Education
University of Texas at Austin, BA in Psychology, 2003
St. Edward's University, Austin
MA in Counseling Psychology, 2005
St. Mary's University, San Antonio
Doctoral Studies in Counselor Education and Supervision
2008-2010
Certifications
Texas State Board of Examiners Clinical Supervisor for post-graduate LPC-Associates
Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP, #818324)
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Certification (CCTP, #612582)
Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT, #951533)
Experience
Since 2006, I’ve been dedicated to helping clients grow and heal through trauma-informed, DBT and CBT centered care. My background includes training other mental health professionals and social service providers across the US in culturally responsive approaches and evidence-based PTSD treatment. I completed doctoral work in Counselor Education and Supervision, and am passionate about mentoring emerging clinicians.