Marcella Joy Brengle, LCSW

(She/Her)
Preferred Name: Marci

About Me

Sometimes it’s not one big thing—it’s just the quiet sense that something feels off. You’re getting through your days, doing what you’re supposed to do, but it doesn’t feel like you. Maybe your mind doesn’t slow down, your reactions feel bigger than you expect, or you keep finding yourself in the same patterns no matter how hard you try to change them.

I work with adults who are ready to understand themselves on a deeper level—not just manage symptoms, but actually get to the root of what’s driving them. Much of what we struggle with isn’t random; it’s shaped by past experiences that your mind and body are still holding onto, even if you “know better” logically.

I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a therapy that helps your brain process and organize those experiences in a way that allows them to finally settle. It’s not about reliving everything or forcing insight—it’s about helping your system do what it was always meant to do, so you can feel more steady, more clear, and more like yourself again.

At the same time, therapy isn’t just about the past. We’ll also focus on what’s happening in your day-to-day life—your relationships, your stress, your reactions—and build skills that actually feel usable outside of session.

I show up as a real person in the room. I value honesty, consistency, and a space where you don’t have to filter yourself. This work can be deep, but it doesn’t have to feel heavy all the time.

Our first appointment will consist of us getting to know each other, and your experiences, what has been helpful and not so helpful for you. Our future appointments will be getting an agreed upon starting point, skill building, then jumping into the processing piece of therapy.

Unsure if it's a good fit? Reach out, we can chat and go from there!

Education & Experience

I graduated from Grand Valley State University in Michigan, with my Master's Degree in Social Work. I am currently in the relational EMDR program through the Center for Excellence.

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

I am virtual only. Unsure if its the right fit? To schedule a consultation or initial appointment with me, look me up on Headway to schedule yourself, or message me through this site and I can give you a call!

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Mood Disorders
  • Moral Injury
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Somatic Issues
  • Stress Management
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • First Responders
  • LGBTQ+
  • Seniors
  • Underserved
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Kaiser Permanente

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