Healing Starts Here
Holistic Therapy In Los Angeles, CA and virtually throughout California
Find your way back to ease, alignment, and joy.
Create a life worth living.
Holistic Therapy and Arts Based Healing services founded by Marguerite Alexis Ferrera, LCSW, Licensed Therapist, Singer, and Community Activist.
Marguerite specializes in providing virtual mental health care, in person group therapy, and community healing events for BIPOC in Los Angeles and California. Marguerite is able to travel to give talks, workshops and retreats across the nation and abroad.
Marguerite’s Approach
Hi, I’m Marguerite. I am a holistic, somatic, and trauma-informed therapist based in Los Angeles. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and identify as Black with Caribbean heritage. Born and raised in South Los Angeles, and having lived in Guatemala, Spain, Costa Rica, Massachusetts, and Michigan, I bring a deep appreciation for the ways culture, identity, family systems, and social environments shape emotional well-being.
At Freedom and Soul Healing, I support individuals in getting unstuck, reconnecting with themselves, and creating greater joy, ease, and alignment in their lives. My approach is anti-oppressive, compassionate, holistic, and direct, offering a safe and affirming space for meaningful healing and growth. I work collaboratively with clients to identify and address patterns that contribute to emotional exhaustion, stress, and disconnection, while honoring each person’s lived experience, resilience, and strengths.
I integrate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), somatic practices, mindfulness, and spiritually guided modalities such as Reiki when aligned with client preferences. I often begin sessions with grounding practices to help clients feel present, connected, and supported. Together, we explore root concerns and identify barriers to change while strengthening emotional regulation, self-compassion, and interpersonal effectiveness skills.
As a somatic therapist, I support clients in reconnecting with their bodies, increasing self-awareness, and developing practical coping tools that foster resilience, balance, and transformation. Through DBT-informed mindfulness and values-based decision making, I help clients strengthen self-esteem, set healthy boundaries, and build skills that support clarity, confidence, and alignment.
Together, we identify underlying concerns, shift unhelpful patterns, and develop tools that support meaningful and sustainable change.
Outside of therapy, I am also a professional singer forming a band this year. When I’m not with clients, you can catch me on a mindful walk, spending time with friends, dancing, attending community evens, walking my dog, and listening to the latest R&B + Hip Hop hits, and Kendrick, Cardi B, and Alex Isley songs to name a few.
Everyone encounters challenges, and you do not have to navigate them alone. I am here to meet you where you are and walk alongside you as you move toward healing, clarity, and greater ease. It would be an honor to explore working together.
About Freedom and Soul Healing
Marguerite is a bilingual Spanish& English therapist and the founder of Freedom and Soul Healing , an organization that uses the arts as activism to promote positive mental wellness, holistic health, and restorative justice. She has been speaking Spanish for over 20 years and has lived abroad in Guatemala, Spain, and Costa Rica.
Born and raised in South Los Angeles, Marguerite is a professional singer, songwriter, dancer, pianist, and reiki practitioner who is passionate about integrating music into her mental wellness advocacy work. She leads and creates holistic healing workshops centered on natural healing modalities including music, yoga, reiki, meditation, and prayer.
Marguerite obtained her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Michigan and her Bachelor’s degree from Williams College in Massachusetts. She is proud to serve the community as a bilingual therapist with extensive experience providing therapy to children and families throughout Los Angeles County.
She has worked at Wellnest Emotional Health and Wellness and Aviva Family & Children’s Services, where she has supported over 225 children and families in the last three years through providing mental health therapy and compassionate parenting education.
Through Freedom and Soul Healing, Marguerite continues to uplift individuals and communities by blending clinical expertise with artistic expression, creating transformative spaces for healing, empowerment, and connection.
Support Tailored to Your Needs
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FAQS
How do I schedule my first online session?
Select Book Consultation & Appointment to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation to explore whether we are a good fit to work together. If you feel ready to begin therapy, you may also use the scheduling link to book your first full session.
Do you accept insurance? What is the investment for therapy sessions?
A standard 50-minute session is $100. Payments are conveniently accepted online via credit or debit card on file.
Sliding scale options may be available upon inquiry.
I accept the following health insurance plans:
Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, and Quest Behavioral Health.
What technology do I need for virtual therapy?
Any computer, tablet, or smartphone with a stable internet connection, camera, and microphone will work. Our platform is HIPAA-compliant and easy to access through your browser, no downloads required.
Let's Work Together
Beginning therapy is a meaningful step toward healing, clarity, and growth. I invite you to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation to explore working together.