In-Person in West Los Angeles, CA 90025
Online in California
I founded Embark Therapy to help you gain deeper insight into yourself, work through past pains, and embark on your unique journey within. In our fast-paced world, choosing to slow down and look within is counter cultural. At Embark, we join with you to help strengthen your ability to reflect and uncover that which has been overlooked in your history. By uncovering unprocessed emotions and allowing them to be expressed you can move on from the past while cultivating greater capacities to experience the present.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Christian, Men, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Christian
- Compassion Focus Therapy
- Contemplative Psychotherapy
- Emotionally Focused (EFT)
- Existential/Humanistic
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems
- Interpersonal
- Intersubjective
- Object Relations
- Person-Centered
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Psychoeducational
- Rational-Emotive
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Self Psychology
- Somatic
Approach Description: Every therapist has their own way. At Embark we focus on deep individual therapy, getting more in touch with who you are at your core. In our one-to-one sessions we will get to the heart of who you are as an individual. Together we will explore the origins of the challenges you are experiencing and support you in forming deeper, more meaningful connections with your world and the people in it.
At Embark Therapy we believe that symptoms are not merely to be seen as an enemy to be vanquished as quickly as possible. Rather they can serve as helpful messengers alerting us of deeper underlying issues. They signal to us that our perspectives or relationships are unhealthy and in need of attention. By slowing down and choosing to look inwards you can access the root of the problem and work to resolve these symptoms at their source.
With individual therapy you embark on a journey of change. Our first steps together are on safe ground accompanied by camaraderie and connection. This provides an opportunity for you to face yourself in all that you are, revisit your past and shine a light on the hidden parts of your subconscious mind.
You are invited to embark on this journey of self discovery. Your internal structures, patterns, and character will be revealed before you to understand and connect with. You can open up to the world around you, discover what’s truly meaningful to you and live a life more reflective of who you are at your core.
Education & Credentials
Embark Therapy LMFT, MSMFT
- Male
- License # 141872
- Licensed in CA
- Practicing Since 2015
Education: Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee 200
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I offer sliding scale
- Out of Network
- While I do not accept insurance, I can provide you with documentation to submit to your provider for reimbursement.
Embark Therapy Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in West Los Angeles, CA 90025
- Available Online for residents of California
Paying it forward.
Giving to others on their journey.
Will Michelson, LMFT, stands out for his profound empathy and mastery in navigating people through intricate emotional and psychological challenges. As the Founder of Embark Therapy, Will is dedicated to empowering individuals to transcend their psychological distress, foster deep self-awareness, and enhance their connections with the world.
Having pursued advanced studies at Fuller Graduate School of Psychology, Will is uniquely equipped with a blend of clinical psychology expertise and theological insights, enabling him to integrate a spiritual perspective into psychological healing. His extensive training encompasses many therapeutic modalities including psychodynamic depth therapy at The Maple Counseling Center, internal family systems (IFS), emotional focused therapy (EFT), attachment theory, alongside specialized training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and floor time techniques. This diverse educational background has equipped Will with a nuanced understanding of human development, facilitating his ability to guide individuals through critical developmental stages.
A significant aspect of Will’s therapeutic practice is his emphasis on the somatic expressions of psychological issues, a testament to his academic background in kinesiology. This knowledge underpins his holistic approach to therapy, highlighting the crucial mind-body connection in emotional wellbeing. Moreover, Will’s experience as a coach to athletes has deepened his appreciation for the transformative power of relational dynamics, underscoring the importance of creating a nurturing environment for growth and healing.
Will Michelson’s commitment to fostering mental wellness and personal development is evident in his approach to therapy, which is designed to help you embark on a transformative journey within. His contributions to the field of mental health, combined with his innovative therapeutic strategies, make Will Michelson, LMFT, an influential figure in advancing holistic mental health practices and enhancing life quality through emotional and psychological support.