Licensed to practice in California and accepts 50 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.
Clients say this provider is
I'm Marcelle Turner , an LCSW, with over five years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families from a wide range of backgrounds. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of supporting clients from many different walks of life—children and teens, adults navigating life transitions, families in crisis, and communities often underrepresented in mental health spaces. My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and rooted in evidence-based practices. I draw from modalities like cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and family systems to meet each client where they are. I believe deeply in the importance of cultural sensitivity and strive to create a space where clients feel safe, respected, and empowered. Therapy is a partnership. Whether we're addressing anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or simply making space for self-exploration, I’m here to support my clients in building insight, resilience, and the tools they need to thrive.
In our first session, my primary goal is to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and not rushed. We’ll take time to get to know each other—you can share what brought you to therapy, what you’re hoping to work on, and any concerns or questions you have about the process. I’ll ask some questions about your background, current stressors, and anything else that feels important to your story, but you’re always in control of what you choose to share.
One of my greatest strengths as a provider is my ability to create a space where people feel seen, respected, and genuinely understood. I bring a calm, grounded presence to the therapy room, which helps clients feel safe enough to open up—even when they're navigating really vulnerable or painful experiences.
The clients I’m best positioned to serve are those who are ready to explore their inner world with honesty and courage—even if they’re not quite sure where to start. I work well with individuals navigating life transitions, managing anxiety or depression, healing from trauma, or seeking to improve their relationships. I’m especially attuned to clients who may feel overlooked or misunderstood in traditional spaces—whether due to culture, identity, or past experiences with therapy.
Cash - $100 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
I believe that our life experiences shape the way we see and experience the world. Together, we’ll explore how your past has influenced your thoughts, feelings, and patterns, and work on understanding them in a way that empowers you. My goal is to help you gain insight into yourself and develop practical tools to navigate life with more clarity, balance, and confidence.
Let's figure out your attachment style to ensure we can repair, rebuild, and empower you to establish healthy relationships and heal from past hurt and disappointment.
Our thoughts motivate our behaviors. Let's untangle all of our anxious and self-negative thinking patterns to build and grow to become our best selves.
3 ratings with written reviews
August 14, 2025
i love my sessions with Marcelle so much! she makes me feel very heard while always balancing a sense of humor and genuineness that allows me to open up, think deeply, and reflect on my life as a whole as well as my behaviors.
August 8, 2025
I was nervous about a first meeting and/or impressions, but she made it so comfortable and safe. She is very honest from the start and could read my need for a mix of humor with serious. Her kindness glows through the screen which I think is so important when trust is a key needed for a successful process. I'm looking forward to working with her.
July 29, 2025
enjoyed her pragmatic approach and her thoughtful gameplan.