Macala A Lacy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CYT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
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Hey there! My name is Macala ("muh-kae-luh"; pronouns: she/they) and I strive to make therapy accessible and relevant for Black and queer communities of color. As an EMDR trained yoga psychotherapist, I integrate mindfulness and neuroscience to support your mental health. As someone who practices healing justice, my practice is rooted in considering you as a whole person - mind, body, spirit, culture, and in relationship to community. Together we will collaborate on a goal, learn practical techniques to support your wellbeing, and progress at your pace towards growth.
I specialize in helping Black & POC queer women, femmes, and nonbinary folks develop holistic coping strategies for complex trauma. I work with adults, older teens (15-17), and couples/partnerships interested in healing their relationship with themselves and others. I also provide surgery letters for trans and gender-expansive clients, free of charge.
As a kink and poly/ENM affirming clinician, I enthusiastically welcome underrepresented relational, sexual, and gender-expansive individuals to contact me for support. If you are processing a life transition, self-esteem, racial or gender identity, depression, anxiety, trauma or have felt therapy is not meant for you, I invite exploring this together.
Call or Email Macala A Lacy now for a free 15 minute consultation - (562) 573-8986
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, VisaInsurance
- Dignity & Power Now
- Inclusive Therapists Fund
- Loveland Foundation
- NQTTCN's Mental Health Fund
- Superbills
Macala A Lacy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CYT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (562) 573-8986
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 144982 Macala A Lacy
- Attended California State University, Long Beach, Graduated 2018
- Certificate from Himalayan Institute 200-Hour Yoga Teacher / 2015
- Certificate from The Institute for Creative Mindfulness EMDR Therapy Training / 2020
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Macala A Lacy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CYT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (562) 573-8986
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- LGBTQ+
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Macala A Lacy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CYT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (562) 573-8986
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Feminist
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
- Yoga Psychotherapy
Macala A Lacy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CYT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (562) 573-8986
Groups
The Wellspring Care Collective
The Wellspring Care Collective is a monthly mentorship group for Black LGBTQIA+ mental health providers building their clinical practice from the inside out. Through a blend of business guidance, identity integration, and community care, members learn to root their work in personal integrity while designing sustainable, affirming therapy practices. Apply now for our April 2026 cohort at thewellhealing.com/collective!
Email Macala A Lacy about this group or call - (562) 573-8986
Location
Nearby Areas
Macala A Lacy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CYT
Call for a free consultation now - (562) 573-8986