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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.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

LifeStance Health

6386 Alvarado Ct

Ste 210

San Diego, CA 92120 map

(858) 879-6216
My website
Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety and Depression 
I accept insurance 
LifeStance Health offers high-quality, evidence-based mental healthcare.
Michelle Pappalardi
Let's Connect (858) 879-6216
Photo of Michelle Pappalardi, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

LifeStance Health

6386 Alvarado Ct

Ste 210

San Diego, CA 92120 map

(858) 879-6216
My website
Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety and Depression 
I accept insurance 
LifeStance Health offers high-quality, evidence-based mental healthcare.
Michelle Pappalardi

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
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We accept most major commercial insurance plans. If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us to see how we could help.
Photo of Michelle Pappalardi, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Michelle Pappalardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
or call with questions - (858) 879-6216
"
We accept most major commercial insurance plans. If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us to see how we could help.
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Michelle Pappalardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
or call with questions - (858) 879-6216

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 29524 Michelle Pappalardi
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended San Diego State University, MSW, Graduated 2004
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Antioch University BA / 1996
  • Degree/Diploma from Bucks County Community College AA / 1992
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Michelle Pappalardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
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Michelle Pappalardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. 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
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Michelle Pappalardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
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Michelle Pappalardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? 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)
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Michelle Pappalardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (858) 879-6216
Photo of Michelle Pappalardi, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Michelle Pappalardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (858) 879-6216

Location

Primary Location

LifeStance Health

6386 Alvarado Ct

Ste 210

San Diego, CA 92120

(858) 879-6216
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Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
Photo of Michelle Pappalardi, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Michelle Pappalardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (858) 879-6216
"
Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
Photo of Michelle Pappalardi, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Michelle Pappalardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (858) 879-6216