In-Person in Carlsbad, CA 92008
Online in California
When you lose someone, life keeps going and it seems cruel or unreasonable. The texts from friends and loved ones are frequent at first, but then they drop off. It's natural to feel alone even as you paste on a smile and act like everything is fine because you don't want more attention, or frankly, just to keep things "normal." Sometimes you are aware of a silent scream inside of you because it's not okay that your loved one is gone, and you don't know what to do now. Your loss and grief matter and they need to be fully expressed. I am familiar with working with grief and loss, and I am here to guide you through your grief so that you don't get stuck. I know the steps and phases, and I know how to help you express the inexpressible. I've made treating grief the focus of my work, and I'm here for you.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Christian, Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- Christian Counseling Blends psychological practices with Christian values and scripture. It provides faith-based support for life challenges and spiritual growth.
Approach Description: About 50% of our clients want their faith integrated into their therapy. For my clients, this is key because their Christian faith is intimately a part of how they process grief and loss. I also offer therapy without any faith integration for those that don't find that to be a good fit.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 150
- Accepts Insurance
- Aetna
Education & Credentials
Michelle Bourgerie AMFT, APCC
- Female
- License # Associate Marriage & Family Therapist #146456, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor #16312
- Licensed in CA
- Practicing Since 2023
Education: MA in Psychology
Michelle Bourgerie Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Carlsbad, CA 92008
- Available Online for residents of California
- Online Therapy Details: Online therapy is offered via the Simple Practice platform
I work at Collaborative Therapy Center, where we specialize in the things no one talks about. Grief and loss, sex therapy, and struggles with pregnancy and parenting. I am the therapist that works with grief and loss. We are a small group practice in Carlsbad, CA, in the heart of Carlsbad Village, just blocks from the beach. Our space is designed to receive and comfort you. Though I specialize in grief, I also provide therapy for other issues. Please see these options under specialties. They include career counseling and recovering from or anticipating divorce. I am a Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist #146456, and Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor #16312 supervised by Linda Stewart, LMFT #102192.