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Prof. Michael Anthony Nalepa
Prof. Michael Anthony Nalepa
Marriage & Family Therapist, BFA, MA, LMFT, ExecDir

Prof. Michael Anthony Nalepa

Marriage & Family Therapist, BFA, MA, LMFT, ExecDir (he, him)

Verified by Psychology Today
18 Endorsed
10999 Riverside Drive, 101, Toluca Lake, CA 91602
Let's Connect (213) 344-0208
If you’re looking for a therapist who is basically David Rose meets early-00’s Britney (with a dash of Drag Race & a pinch of recycled WeHo go-go boy,) you’ve clicked on the right profile. But please don’t let my humor undercut the reverence & respect I have for the therapeutic process. Self-empowerment, radical acceptance & authentic human connection will be the cornerstone of our work. I utilize strength-based, affirmative & neuroscientific theory to guide us...but healing doesn't happen via theory. It lies in you -- your hopes, hardships, successes & infinite wisdom. Sometimes we'll laugh. Often, we'll cry. But either way...
You won't walk this journey of self-discovery alone. Because life can be very #EwwwDavid. Break-ups are a beast. Addiction is a mo-fo. Racism, homophobia & sexism are hardcore capital-T Traumas. Even the strongest of us need support in forcing our inner-saboteur to sashay away. So let's lip-sync for your legacy & unleash that authentic, empowered YOU!
Warning: I'm not the kind of therapist who nods & asks: "How do you feel about that?" I work in an "interpersonal solution-focused collaborative language systems" format. Meaning, I'm super interactive & we're gonna work to beat back your drama & trauma. Because if you can’t love yourself, how the hell are you gonna love someone else? Now let the music play!
Call or Prof. Michael Anthony Nalepa now for a free 15 minute consultation - (213) 344-0208

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Therapy UnScripted

10999 Riverside Drive

101

Toluca Lake, CA 91602

(213) 344-0208

Therapy UnScripted

489 Castro Street

San Francisco, CA 94114

I am seeing clients in person in Toluca Lake, mid-city Los Angeles or via Telehealth (for all Californians.)
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Addiction, and LGBTQ+
$235 Per Session, I accept insurance
I see individuals, couples and families
Let's Connect (213) 344-0208

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Therapy UnScripted

10999 Riverside Drive

101

Toluca Lake, CA 91602

(213) 344-0208

Therapy UnScripted

489 Castro Street

San Francisco, CA 94114

I am seeing clients in person in Toluca Lake, mid-city Los Angeles or via Telehealth (for all Californians.)
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Addiction, and LGBTQ+
$235 Per Session, I accept insurance
I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $235
  • Couple Sessions $245
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Out of Network Benefits
  • Out of Network
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Upon completion of our clinical intake, I will provide you with a receipt of paid services that you can self-submit for reimbursement.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (213) 344-0208
Prof. Michael Anthony Nalepa
Marriage & Family Therapist, BFA, MA, LMFT, ExecDir
"
Upon completion of our clinical intake, I will provide you with a receipt of paid services that you can self-submit for reimbursement.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (213) 344-0208
Prof. Michael Anthony Nalepa
Marriage & Family Therapist, BFA, MA, LMFT, ExecDir

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 101240
  • In Practice for 10 Years
  • Certificate from Antioch University Gay/LGBTQ-Affirmative therapy / 2015
  • Certificate from EMDR Institute EMDR-Trained Therapist / 2018
  • Attended Antioch University, Graduated 2015
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (213) 344-0208
Prof. Michael Anthony Nalepa
Marriage & Family Therapist, BFA, MA, LMFT, ExecDir
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (213) 344-0208
Prof. Michael Anthony Nalepa
Marriage & Family Therapist, BFA, MA, LMFT, ExecDir

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Addiction
  • LGBTQ+

Expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Drug Abuse
  • EMDR
  • Family Conflict
  • Gambling
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infidelity
  • Internet Addiction
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Video Game Addiction
  • Writer's Block
Do these issues align with your needs? or (213) 344-0208
Prof. Michael Anthony Nalepa
Marriage & Family Therapist, BFA, MA, LMFT, ExecDir
Do these issues align with your needs? or (213) 344-0208
Prof. Michael Anthony Nalepa
Marriage & Family Therapist, BFA, MA, LMFT, ExecDir

18 Endorsements

Sarah Cabiness
Sarah Cabiness
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate,  AMFT,  APCC
Michaels's practice is extremely compassionate and authentic His ability to connect with clients and support their journey is a rare gift that benefits many.
Zachary M Zaret
Zachary M Zaret
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate,  MA,  AMFT
Michael is an exceptional therapist and supervisor who consistently demonstrates compassion and support towards his clients and supervisees. His ability to create a safe and nurturing environment allows individuals to feel heard and validated.
Megan DeHart-Runyeon
Megan DeHart-Runyeon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate,  MA,  AMFT
I know firsthand that no matter where you are, Michael will support you. He's not only passionate, kind, and intelligent but also so authentically himself that you're empowered to be yourself, too. You're safe to be who you are on the journey with Michael.
Daliya Karnofsky
Daliya Karnofsky
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate,  AMFT
I am blown away by Michael's knowledge, humor, honesty, and ability to see things in a completely new way. Michael challenges while still being thoughtful and respectful. Anyone who works with Michael will learn and grow exponentially, no question.
David Blacker
David Blacker
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate,  MA,  AMFT
I have learned more from Michael in a few short months than all of grad school combined! Not only is he a master of his craft—truly one of the most skilled therapists I've had the privilege to know—but he's also warm, funny and super genuine.
Teddy Goyer
Teddy Goyer
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate,  MS,  AMFT
Michael is an incredible supervisor, therapist, and teacher. He is supportive, knowledgable, and passionate about his work. I always learn so much from him and am inspired by his work with the queer community and his approach to therapy.
Maayan Bick
Maayan Bick
Marriage & Family Therapist,  MA,  LMFT,  EMDR
Michael is an amazing, knowledgable mentor, supervisor, and therapist! He truly knows the ins and outs of theories, has great insight into why we are the way we are and how to shift our mindset. I feel mesmerized each time he is teaching me something new.
Reshana Watson | Couples And Individuals Therapist
Reshana Watson | Couples And Individuals Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate,  MS,  AMFT
Michael a great supervisor, his emphasis on personal and professional development is refreshing and has really helped me put things into perspective!

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Addiction Recovery
  • Art Therapy
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • EMDR
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family / Marital
  • Humanistic
  • Identity Emergence
  • Intervention
  • Jungian
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (213) 344-0208
Prof. Michael Anthony Nalepa
Marriage & Family Therapist, BFA, MA, LMFT, ExecDir
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (213) 344-0208
Prof. Michael Anthony Nalepa
Marriage & Family Therapist, BFA, MA, LMFT, ExecDir

Groups

Location

Primary Location

Therapy UnScripted

10999 Riverside Drive

101

Toluca Lake, CA 91602

(213) 344-0208

Additional Location

Therapy UnScripted

489 Castro Street

San Francisco, CA 94114

(213) 344-0208
"
I am seeing clients in person in Toluca Lake, mid-city Los Angeles or via Telehealth (for all Californians.)
Call for a free consultation now - (213) 344-0208
Prof. Michael Anthony Nalepa
Marriage & Family Therapist, BFA, MA, LMFT, ExecDir
"
I am seeing clients in person in Toluca Lake, mid-city Los Angeles or via Telehealth (for all Californians.)
Call for a free consultation now - (213) 344-0208
Prof. Michael Anthony Nalepa
Marriage & Family Therapist, BFA, MA, LMFT, ExecDir
Last Modified: 10 Oct 2023