Marcelina Chavez-Penner is a dedicated queer, Latine(x), white, femme therapist providing compassionate support in the greater Seattle area. She specializes in assisting children, teens, and young adults who are navigating the challenges of trauma, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and attachment issues, particularly those within the LGBTQ+ community. With extensive experience aiding individuals ranging from children with FASD to young adults addressing childhood trauma and teenagers exploring their identities, Marcelina recognizes that each client possesses unique needs. Her approach is relationship-centered and client-focused, drawing from social justice values, psychodynamic relational theory, and somatic healing practices. For Marcelina, finding the right therapist transcends mere credentials; it's about establishing a trusting therapeutic relationship where clients feel supported in their most vulnerable moments and can celebrate their successes without their pain being overlooked. She invites those seeking a connection to explore how her therapeutic style might resonate with them.