Marbella Chacon – Bilingual Clinical Mental Health Counselor Intern

Marbella works in helping families navigate the complexities of parenting and child development. Her practice is dedicated to providing compassionate and effective therapy to both parents and children, fostering stronger relationships and healthier emotional well-being within the family unit.

As a Latinx counselor, She brings a deep understanding of cultural nuances and values that shape the experiences of individuals. Fluent in both Spanish and English, she offers a warm and supportive environment where you can explore your emotions, confront challenges, and nurture personal growth. Marbella specializes in working across various areas of mental health to provide comprehensive support tailored to your individual needs. Whether you’re navigating
anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addictions or life transitions. She is dedicated to creating a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and concerns freely. Her therapeutic toolkit includes cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices,
solution-focused therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

By collaboratively identifying your strengths and goals, she will work with you to develop effective coping strategies, enhance self-awareness, and promote personal growth. She is here to support you on your journey towards greater well-being and fulfillment. Marbella is currently completing her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health and works under the supervision of Jenni Kuck.

CREDENTIALS:

  • Clinical Mental Health Counselor Intern
  • Mercer University

Therapy Specialities

Family Therapy

For each family member at-risk, there is a larger family system in place. If the individual is treated while the family is not, the cycle of dysfunction may continue. Many concerns can be addressed through family therapy, including grief & loss, life adjustments, behavioral or school issues, conflict resolution, communication, and mental and physical illness.

Couples Therapy

The right time to come to couples counseling is – when you decide you want to improve your relationship. In couples therapy, the relationship is the client. The therapist consults with the couple to define the problems they want to address and identify desired treatment outcomes. The therapist will ask each partner about their history with and  without the other partner in the room. 

Teen counseling

Teens who may be experiencing maladaptive, unsafe and unhealthy coping, patterns of unstable relationships, impulsive and possibly risky behaviors, and emotional upheaval will benefit from this group by developing mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. 

What do all those initials mean?
  • AMFT – Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
  • CMAT – Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist
  • CPCS – Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor
  • CPTT – Certified Partner Trauma Therapist
  • CSAT – Certified Sex Addiction Therapist
  • Ed.S – Education Specialist
  • LAPC – Licensed Associate Professional Counselor
  • LMFT – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
  • LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor
  • MA – Master of Arts
  • MFT – Marriage and Family Therapist
  • MS – Master of Science
  • MSW – Master of Social Work
  • NCC – National Certified Counselor
  • NET – Neuro Emotional Technique