Online in California
(Online Only)
I help folks recover from trauma by befriending the body. Trauma is simply anything that your system experienced as too much, too fast, or too soon (or too little for too long, or too much for too long). You may find that while talking about an issue helps to an extent, that you're still looking to feel more free. If you've been feeling disconnected from yourself, or way too connected & overstimulated by everything, it's likely because your nervous system is working hard trying to make sense of your environment & experiences. Let's learn to care for your unique system as a whole so you can invite more peace into your life.
I am so looking forward to meeting you! I admire your courage in getting to this point. It can be helpful to connect prior to your first session to make sure your initial impression tells you we'd be a good fit! Reach out to me to schedule your free, 15-minute phone consultation where you can ask me any questions you like about the therapy process.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Black / African American, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Hispanic / Latino, Jewish, LDS/Mormon, LGBTQ+, Men, Middle Eastern, Military / Veterans, Muslim, Native American, Pacific Islander, Persons with Disabilities, Sikh, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Gestalt Therapy Encourages awareness of thoughts, feelings, and actions in the present moment. It helps people integrate different parts of themselves for wholeness.
- Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) A collaborative, client-centered approach that strengthens motivation for change. It is especially effective for addictions and health behaviors.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Approach Description: I blend together techniques from across my training to tailor sessions to your specific needs. I am well-versed in body-based approaches as well as helping people recover and heal attachment-based wounds. I hope you'll find my approach warm, flexible, humorous, and depth-oriented. We'll go at the pace your nervous system tells us is safe.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 185
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Sliding scale spots available based on need on a limited basis.
- Accepts Insurance
- Aetna
Education & Credentials
Michelle Roberts LCSW
- Female
- License # 88338
- Licensed in CA
- Practicing Since 2014
Education: I received my Master of Social Work degree at USC.
Michelle Roberts Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of California
- Online Therapy Details: We'll meet via Zoom
I'm certified in the Trauma Resiliency Model. We'll learn a set of regulation skills to help you get to know your "zone of wellbeing" and experience what safety feels like for you. Then we'll build on that as we being to process through your history, your current struggles, and your future hopes to get you moving on the path to wellness & wholeness.