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Marcela Mota Aversa

MA LMHC LMHC5000512
Credentials
MA LMHC LMHC5000512
NPI Number
1609387513
Location
Massachusetts
Languages
English, Spanish
Marcela Mota Aversa
20 years experience | Counselor of Color | Intl Clients Welcome

About Marcela Mota Aversa

My name is Marcela, I was born and raised in Mexico City and have been living in Boston for the last 26 years , I’m very comfortable in English and Spanish. I studied the career twice. My approach to therapy is co-constructivist, collaborative, strength based and solution oriented. I believe you are the expert in your story and I’m here to walk with you and offer you companionship and guidance as needed. Altogether, I have over twenty years of experience, 4 of them in Massachusetts and I’ve been in 12 step based recovery for 16 years. I believe in teletherapy! Telehealth is real, in many ways, is more efficient than doing it face to face. Think of me as a family PCP, I’m a generalist. I am always deeply interested in people and their stories, I would love to hear yours. If you are looking for help among us, I already believe in you! You are the kind of people that get the help they need and get better. Looking forward to meeting you.

Licenses

LMHC
LMHC5000512

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Coaching
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sleeping disorders
  • Stress, Anxiety

Additional Focus Areas

  • Aging and geriatric issues
  • Body image
  • Caregiver issues and stress
  • Commitment issues
  • Control issues
  • Drug and alcohol addiction
  • Eating and food-related issues
  • Family of origin issues
  • Guilt and shame
  • Immigration issues
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Life purpose
  • Midlife crisis
  • Multicultural concerns
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Visually impaired
  • Women's issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Systemic Therapy

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

15 Reviews

“As an emerging mental health professional, I understand how important it is to have professional therapeutic support. Working with Marcela has been an invaluable part of my own mental health journey. She has helped me navigate challenges and life experiences that I had never faced before, providing guidance, insight, and support every step of the way.<br /> <br /> Throughout periods of adversity, Marcela has helped me stay grounded, mindful, and connected to my values. She has encouraged me to take courageous steps forward, helping me recognize that meaningful change is often built through small, intentional decisions that create momentum over time.<br /> <br /> What I appreciate most about Marcela is her professionalism, expertise, compassion, and depth of experience. She creates a supportive environment that fosters growth, self-reflection, and resilience. I am incredibly grateful for the work we have done together and for the positive impact she has had on my life.<br /> <br /> I truly feel fortunate that our paths crossed, and I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a skilled, thoughtful, and dedicated therapist.”

“Marcela is extremely attentive and a great listener. She has been helpful with organizing my thoughts and helping me reach my goals in life!”

“I've only had 1 session so far but I feel less anxious about scheduling a 2nd with her, which is a big step for me. She is lovely, kind, and supportive.”

“Best therapist ever.”

“Best therapist ever.”

“She is the best ever”

“The best therapist I could ever ask for!<br /> <br /> She is an absolute blessing!”

“A thoughtful and compassionate therapist!”

“A thoughtful and compassionate therapist!”

“Marcela is kind, smart, and full of awesome feedback. She’s helped me out a lot!”

“Marcela was as wonderful as it gets for my first time with therapy! She was super understanding, relatable and made me feel like I mattered. Should’ve booked another sooner!”

“After just one session, I feel that Marcela completely “gets me!” I am truly floored! I am looking forward to working and learning from her.”

“I have been working with Marcela for several months and she is wonderful! She is the first therapist I have worked with who not only listens fully but also offers direct, honest feedback and advice that has truly helped to reframe my thinking when I most need it. She has helped me effectively work through multiple concerns and I'm grateful for her consistency and openness.”

“Marcela Mota Aversa is a very good therapist with experience in trauma recovery. I have been very happy working with her to allay my anxiety and dial in on various issues, both personal and professional, that are recurring problems. She has offered a variety of tools and approaches that allow me to reframe my perspective and continue to work through issues.”

“Marcela’s calm demeanor and deep life experience were invaluable to me, in helping me think through some of the life challenges I have been facing. I recommend her highly.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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