Michelle Pappalardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW (she, her)
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Let's Connect (858) 879-6216

Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Available both in-person and online
6386 Alvarado Ct Ste 210 San Diego, CA 92120
Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
She offers a relaxed, empathetic space where clients can safely express themselves. Michelle uses her rapport with clients to encourage positive self-change. Depending on each client’s needs, Michelle uses methods from the following, and other, therapeutic models: Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic/Person-centered, Motivational Interviewing, Brief Solution-focused, Mindfulness, Trauma-focused, Family Systems, Internal Family Systems, and Gottman Couples Therapy. Michelle enjoys working with diverse individuals of all cultures, lifestyles, ethnicities, spiritualities, sexualities, races, and gender identities.
She collaborates with individuals, couples, and families to help them find the best solutions and resources to meet their specific therapeutic needs.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Michelle Pappalardi now - (858) 879-6216
Let's Connect (858) 879-6216

Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Medicare
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of Califor
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Claritev
- Curative
- Devoted Health Plan
- Health Net
- HealthSmart
- Humana Medicare
- Kaiser (Out of Network)
- Lakeside Medical
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan
- Multiplan Private Healthcare S
- MultiPlan Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health
- TriWest
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare / Optum Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Michelle Pappalardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Email me or call with questions - (858) 879-6216
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 29524 Michelle Pappalardi
- Attended San Diego State University, MSW, Graduated 2004
- Degree/Diploma from Antioch University BA / 1996
- Degree/Diploma from Bucks County Community College AA / 1992
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Michelle Pappalardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (858) 879-6216
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Bipolar Disorder
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
Michelle Pappalardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (858) 879-6216
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
I also speak
English
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
I also speak
English
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Michelle Pappalardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (858) 879-6216
Location
Primary Location
LifeStance Health
6386 Alvarado Ct
Ste 210
San Diego, CA 92120
(858) 879-6216Email Me
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Michelle Pappalardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (858) 879-6216