About Michal Lepley
Focus areas
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Women's Issues Therapy
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Women's Mental Health Issues
Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy
Premarital Conflict Resolution
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Couples
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Culturally Sensitive
Motivational Interviewing
Emotionally Focused
Narrative
Identity
Gender
FemaleFaith
ChristianEthnicity
Black or African American
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Michal Lepley
I am a bit of a therapy nerd. I learn about a bunch of therapy styles and try to help you find the tools that best suit you. My goal as a therapist is to make a space where you can talk about anything and feel seen and understood.
My approach
My approach is cooperative. I see us as on the same team, addressing your life together. You are the expert in you! I bring some tools and therapeutic interventions. Together, we can address the barriers in your life or at least contextualize them. I know that good therapeutic work only exists when there is a good relationship between the client and clinician. My goal is to build the relationship and clarify the goals so that we know what we are working towards together.
My focus
I work a lot with sex therapy-focused clients, including (but not limited to) LGBTQIA folks, people with kinks or fetishes, alternative relationship styles, ethical non-monogamy, sexual dysfunction, pain during sex, and sexual trauma. I also support a lot of high-masking autistic folks and people with ADHD. As an AuDHD person myself, I have a lot of tools for executive dysfunction, rejection-sensitive dysphoria, sensory processing disorder, time blindness, and social difficulties. Another population I serve is chronically ill patients. I support with tools around nervous system regulation and grief. Though these are my primary three populations, I also have a lot of experience working with depression and anxiety, and the existential overwhelm that can accompany being alive in 2025.
My communication style
My clients tell me I am warm, inviting, and direct. I tend to be fairly straightforward and caring.
My journey to mental healthcare
I had a great therapist who supported me, and I realized that I wanted to be able to do for others what she did for me.
My goals for you
I start our first session by asking you about your history and various dimensions of your world, and then we together create goals for your treatment plan.
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Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
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UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Popular visit reasons
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Mood Swings
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Women's Mental Health Issues
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Mood Swings
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Kansas, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1154961787
How soon can I make an appointment with Michal Lepley?
Generally, Michal Lepley has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Michal Lepley's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Michal Lepley accepting new patients?
Michal Lepley generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Michal Lepley's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Michal Lepley accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Michal Lepley online?
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What practice does Michal Lepley work with?
Michal Lepley works with Rula Health - San Diego.
What are common reasons for patients to see Michal Lepley?
Michal Lepley frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Michal Lepley on their profile.
What languages does Michal Lepley speak?
Michal Lepley speaks English.