Michelle Pappalardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
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6386 Alvarado Court, Suite 210, San Diego, CA 92120
Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
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Michelle Pappalardi is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) that has experience working with children, youth, adults, couples, and families. She worked with system-involved youth and families at the County of San Diego over 15 years before coming to 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.
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.
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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Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Shield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Optum
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Scripps Health Plan
- Sharp Health Plan
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Michelle Pappalardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of California / LCSW29524 Michelle Pappalardi
- Degree/Diploma from San Diego State University MSW / 2004
- Attended San Diego State University, MSW, Graduated 2004
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Michelle Pappalardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- LGBTQ+
- Depression
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Bipolar Disorder
- Child
- Drug Abuse
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Infertility
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Relationship Issues
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
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Michelle Pappalardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Experiential Therapy
- Family Systems
- Gender-Affirmative Medical Readiness Evaluations
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
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Michelle Pappalardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Location
Primary Location
LifeStance Health
6386 Alvarado Court
Suite 210
San Diego, CA 92120
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Additional Location
San Diego, CA 92115
(858) 879-6216Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
Neighborhoods
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Michelle Pappalardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW