Michelle Mertens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
9370 Studio Court, Suite 100A, Elk Grove, CA 95758
Waitlist for new clients
Let's Connect (916) 587-8026
It takes strength to acknowledge the need for help and I commend you on taking the first step. I love working alongside individuals who are processing traumatic events or navigating transitions. For this reason, I am passionate about supporting teens and young adults as it is a difficult time for all of us yet it can feel extremely isolating, as though no one understands who you are or what you’re going through. Self-love at this stage in life can be particularly challenging and my goal is to help clients discover all their wonderful and unique characteristics. After all the relationship we have with ourselves is most important!
As a therapist, my role is to create a safe and supportive space to allow my clients to process and work through their discomfort and disconnection. I bring my authentic, sometimes awkward, self to every session by eliminating stigma and pushing my clients just enough to get out of their comfort zone so healing and reconnection can occur.
Struggling in life can sometimes be very lonely and cause friction in your relationships. I’m here to tell you that you don't have to do this alone. Whether you're looking for individual or couples therapy, the fact that you're here is what matters. After all, seeking help when it’s needed is often what determines our life satisfaction, so reach out today!
Call or Email Michelle Mertens now for a free 15 minute consultation - (916) 587-8026
Let's Connect (916) 587-8026
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $225
- Couple Sessions $225
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Michelle Mertens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (916) 587-8026
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 109820 Michelle Mertens
- Attended California State University Sacramento , Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2015
- Degree/Diploma from San Diego State University Bachelors in Psychology / 2011
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Michelle Mertens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (916) 587-8026
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Teens and Young Adults
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Caregivers
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- First Responders
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Michelle Mertens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (916) 587-8026
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Brainspotting
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Forensic Psychology
- Gottman Method
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Michelle Mertens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (916) 587-8026
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Michelle Mertens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (916) 587-8026