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Michelle Pappalardi, LCSW

Michelle Pappalardi, LCSW

Psychotherapist
CA
*This provider only treats residents residing in the state of California. When booking your appointment, please use the full name as written on your insurance card. Michelle Pappalardi treats patients starting at 6 years old. Michelle Pappalardi is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with experience working with children, youth, adults, couples, and families. She worked with system-involved youth and families at the County of San Diego for over 15 years before joining Lifestance Health, Inc. Michelle earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology and Women's Studies at Antioch College in Ohio, her master's degree in Social Work at San Diego State University in 2004, and became licensed to practice therapy in 2013. She is comfortable working with many populations, including abuse and trauma survivors, youth and teens, seniors, clients in recovery, immigrants and refugees, LGBTQ+ clients, parents, and clients from various nationalities and cultures. Michelle's therapeutic approach is nonjudgmental, person-centered, strengths-based, and eclectic. She offers a relaxed, empathetic space where clients can safely express themselves. Michelle uses her rapport with clients to encourage positive self-change. Depending on each client's needs, Michelle draws from the following and other therapeutic models: Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic/Person-centered, Motivational Interviewing, Brief Solution-focused, Mindfulness, Trauma-focused, Family Systems, Internal Family Systems, and Gottman Couples Therapy. Michelle enjoys working with diverse individuals of all cultures, lifestyles, ethnicities, spiritualities, sexualities, races, and gender identities. She collaborates with individuals, couples, and families to help them find the best solutions and resources to meet their specific therapeutic needs.
Highly recommended
97% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.86

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Michelle Pappalardi

Focus areas

Anxiety
Women's Issues Therapy
Depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Families
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Family / Marital
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Structural Family Therapy

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Michelle Pappalardi

*This provider only treats residents residing in the state of California. When booking your appointment, please use the full name as written on your insurance card. Michelle Pappalardi treats patients starting at 6 years old. Michelle Pappalardi is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with experience working with children, youth, adults, couples, and families. She worked with system-involved youth and families at the County of San Diego for over 15 years before joining Lifestance Health, Inc. Michelle earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology and Women's Studies at Antioch College in Ohio, her master's degree in Social Work at San Diego State University in 2004, and became licensed to practice therapy in 2013. She is comfortable working with many populations, including abuse and trauma survivors, youth and teens, seniors, clients in recovery, immigrants and refugees, LGBTQ+ clients, parents, and clients from various nationalities and cultures. Michelle's therapeutic approach is nonjudgmental, person-centered, strengths-based, and eclectic. She offers a relaxed, empathetic space where clients can safely express themselves. Michelle uses her rapport with clients to encourage positive self-change. Depending on each client's needs, Michelle draws from the following and other therapeutic models: Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic/Person-centered, Motivational Interviewing, Brief Solution-focused, Mindfulness, Trauma-focused, Family Systems, Internal Family Systems, and Gottman Couples Therapy. Michelle enjoys working with diverse individuals of all cultures, lifestyles, ethnicities, spiritualities, sexualities, races, and gender identities. She collaborates with individuals, couples, and families to help them find the best solutions and resources to meet their specific therapeutic needs.

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During the LifeStance onboarding process, we will contact you to collect your payment card information. It’s our policy to collect this information and confirm that it is valid prior to your first appointment so that we can simplify the payment process upon completion of your appointment, especially in the case of a telehealth appointment where the traditional “check-out” process doesn’t occur. Important Note: This provider is not currently bookable for new patients with Medicare or Medicaid coverage.

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Depression
New Patient Visit
Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Young Adult Issues
Agoraphobia
Depression
New Patient Visit
Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • San Diego State University, Master's in Social Work
  • Antioch College (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1780243907

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.86
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Everything went well. Michelle is courteous professional and helpful!
I've always love Michelle and I will always go back to her.
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Michelle is always courteous and insightful.
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What are common reasons for patients to see Michelle Pappalardi?

Michelle Pappalardi frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Michelle Pappalardi on their profile.

What languages does Michelle Pappalardi speak?

Michelle Pappalardi speaks English.

How do patients rate Michelle Pappalardi in reviews?

29 patients have reviewed Michelle Pappalardi. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.86/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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