A compassionate and competent therapist! She is a deep listener who makes space for the client to express what they're feeling and name their own solutions, all the while providing support and encouragement.
Marcela Mota Aversa, LMHC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Marcela is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Marcela. View 17 reviews
- Great news, Marcela is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English and Spanish
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Massachusetts
Recent reviews
Marcela is a great listener and with her experience she offers guidance without hesitation. Very helpful.
More about Marcela
- 20 years' experience
- Female
- LMHC
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.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Eating disorders
Depression
LGBT
Family conflicts
Grief
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Aging and geriatric issues
Body image
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Guilt and shame
Immigration issues
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Multicultural concerns
Post-traumatic stress
Visually impaired
Treatment 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
Licenses
Marcela Mota Aversa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609387513.
- LMHC · Massachusetts · LMHC5000512 · Expires December 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Marcela Mota Aversa
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
A compassionate and competent therapist! She is a deep listener who makes space for the client to express what they're feeling and name their own solutions, all the while providing support and encouragement.
Marcela is a great listener and with her experience she offers guidance without hesitation. Very helpful.
I was matched with Marcela after filling out the questionnaire. I could not be happier with the match. From the first meeting Marcela was warm, personable and had a sense of humor which was welcoming and immediately put me at ease. She listen attentively to my background and was able to focus on the issues that were most important to me. We were able to establish a repour that was comfortable and still allowed for keen observation and perceptive conversation. I am grateful to have found a good match!
I was hesitant getting back into therapy but Marcela made it easy, I had the best week I’ve had in a long time after speaking with her.
Wonderful service
Marcela is the most wise and comforting person I have in my life to talk to! Whenever I am stressed about something and I can't think through it myself, she always offers me another perspective and I always end up feeling a lot better about the situation after. Marcela legitimately makes my life better, and I highly recommend having her as your therapist.
Marcela is great! She offers strong support, ideas, and perspectives and is always willing to listen. She is very flexible and patient and makes clients feel supported. I highly recommend Marcela!
Mis sesiones con mi terapeuta a sido muy buena me ha ayudado
She has a lot of experience and knows what she is talking about. I would recommend her!
Guardian angel
Love speaking with Marcela I feel like she understands me like she is me.
Marcella has been absolutely incredible, I cannot believe how lucky I got to be paired up with her. She’s made a huge impact of my life and I’m really really grateful.
Marcela never disappoints me with the amount and quality of compassion she shows for me and the wisdom she has on life. I walk away with actionable items and mindset switch.
Marcela is amazing. A very experienced and talented therapist. Strongly recommend.
Marcela is a very experienced clinician and offers sound advice in a nonjudgmental manner. What I love most about Marcela is that she respects my own knowledge base and I feel like part of the team in our work. Marcela exudes professionalism and her style is warm and engaging and she does offer suggestions, which in my particular situation are so helpful.
Kind, supportive, caring, funny, insightful. The kind of person I would want to be friends with.
Very understanding and empathetic, brings experience and practical advice to the table from the first session!
Frequently asked questions
Does Marcela Mota Aversa offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Marcela Mota Aversa works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Marcela Mota Aversa speak?
Marcela Mota Aversa speaks English and Spanish.
How many years of experience does Marcela Mota Aversa have?
Marcela Mota Aversa has 20 years of experience.
Where is Marcela Mota Aversa licensed to practice?
Marcela Mota Aversa is licensed to practice in Massachusetts.
Does Marcela Mota Aversa accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Marcela Mota Aversa accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Marcela Mota Aversa offer?
Marcela Mota Aversa offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Marcela Mota Aversa?
Marcela Mota Aversa can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Marcela Mota Aversa?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.