Michelle Cescatti

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC

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Michelle Cescatti

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC (she, her)

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Hillhurst Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90027

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I'm passionate about helping folks access a deeper self-understanding, an improved connection to others, and growth that emerges through the powerful forces of healing. My clients include adolescents, individual adults, couples, and families experiencing a broad scope of concerns, including: life transitions, relationship challenges, grief, illness, anxiety, attachment wounds, and addiction. I emphasize and foster connection, compassion, and collaboration, and strive to not only see and hear my clients, but to also understand them and the multiple contexts within which they exist, in the safety of a judgement-free zone.

My approach is relational and client-centered, and I believe my clients already hold the answers they're seeking. I help them “peel the layers” to uncover roots of challenges and discomforts, identify roadblocks to change, and call on their strengths to move forward. My work is informed by attachment theory, cultural context, and strength-based modalities.

Life and relationships can be hard! Working with a therapist has the potential to help you navigate challenges, heal, and shift toward the existence you envision for yourself. I’m currently accepting new clients and encourage you to reach out today via email or telephone for a complimentary consultation to see if we’re a good fit.

Call or Email Michelle Cescatti now for a free 15 minute consultation - (818) 824-8350

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Hillhurst Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90027 map

(818) 824-8350

My website

I am offering both virtual and in-person sessions at this time.

I specialize in Life Transitions, Parenting and Relationship Issues

$185 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (818) 824-8350

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Hillhurst Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90027 map

(818) 824-8350

My website

I am offering both virtual and in-person sessions at this time.

I specialize in Life Transitions, Parenting and Relationship Issues

$185 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $185
Couple Sessions $185
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

I believe in making therapy accessible, so I reserve a limited number of spots in my caseload for those in need of a sliding scale. I am not in network with any insurance panels but can provide superbills for potential reimbursement if appropriate.

Michelle Cescatti

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 824-8350

Michelle Cescatti

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 824-8350

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 153992 Supervised by Lauren Permenter (California / 83870) Michelle Ann Cescatti

Education and Years In Practice

Attended Pepperdine University, MA in Clinical Psychology

I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC). I hold an MA in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. I completed my practicum training at Cancer Support Community Los Angeles.

Michelle Cescatti

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 824-8350

Michelle Cescatti

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 824-8350

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Life Transitions
Parenting
Relationship Issues

Expertise

Addiction
Anxiety
Cancer
Caregivers
Child
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Family Conflict
Geriatric and Seniors
Grief
Infertility
LGBTQ+
Men's Issues
Mood Disorders
Peer Relationships
Racial Identity
Self Esteem
Stress
Substance Use
Women's Issues

As a therapist, I draw on my experiences as a mother, partner, and teacher, and have an affinity for working with couples, parents, adolescents, & families experiencing relational challenges. I also draw on my lived experience as a member of "the sandwich generation," as well as my extensive clinical background working with people impacted by cancer, including patients, caregivers, and loved ones.

Michelle Cescatti

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 824-8350

Michelle Cescatti

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 824-8350

6 Endorsements

Alex Diemer

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Michelle is a genuine and inviting clinician whose insight, compassion, and intelligence shine through in every session. Her ability to put clients at ease and make them feel comfortable fosters a safe space where they feel truly seen and understood.

Dr. AJ Rich

Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT

Michelle is the real deal: warm, supportive, & caring but also able to be direct and facilitate meaningful change with her clients too. I've enjoyed getting to know her better and learn how her large swath of lived & clinical experiences inform her work.

Sophia Makal

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC

Michelle brings a wealth of warmth, knowledge, and experience to her clients, while also encouraging them to lean into their own insight, strength, and power. Her unique style fosters collaboration, safety, and healing within the therapeutic relationship.

Kara Hoppe

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT

Michelle is an incredible therapist. Her ability to join and attune to clients is warm and disarming. I think she's especially gifted with couples and grief.

Denise Duval

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Michelle has a deep understanding of women's mid-life issues, parent-child communication and the impact of cancer/illness on patients and their families. Her warmth and compassion is especially grounding for clients struggling with bereavement and grief.

Jennifer Atkins, Infidelity and Grief Therapy

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

Michelle is an extraordinary therapist, able to connect deeply with and accompany her clients on a path to meaningful change. I have known her for many years and know first-hand Michelle's unusual talent for insight and compassion.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Little Person Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Little Person Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Culturally Sensitive
Emotionally Focused
Family / Marital
Family Systems
Humanistic
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Interpersonal
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered
Psychodynamic
Relational
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

My work is informed by family systems, cultural context, and strength-based modalities. I utilize various interventions as appropriate in meeting each client's needs and presenting problems.

Michelle Cescatti

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 824-8350

My work is informed by family systems, cultural context, and strength-based modalities. I utilize various interventions as appropriate in meeting each client's needs and presenting problems.

Michelle Cescatti

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC