Michelle Parrella

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

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Michelle Parrella

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)

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12 Endorsed

Delaware Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404

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Available both in-person and online

Delaware Avenue Santa Monica, CA 90404

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You're the woman who has it together on the outside. The business, the family, the full life. But internally you're exhausted, scattered, and wondering why the things that work for everyone else don't seem to work for you. You're wired differently, carrying more than most, and possibly navigating hormonal shifts that nobody talks about honestly. You've probably tried therapy before. You're not here for slow. You want something that actually moves the needle, and fast. You're ready for deeper, faster results and a therapist who genuinely gets the specific weight you carry.

I specialize in working with entrepreneurial women with ADHD and I bring something most therapists can't: I understand this life from the inside. I use Accelerated Resolution Therapy and EMDR because your time is limited and your nervous system deserves more than coping strategies. I see clients in Santa Monica and via telehealth across CA and WA.

And if you happen to be a therapist yourself, you already know how rare it is to find someone who truly gets the weight you carry on both sides. In our work together, you get to take off the clinician hat completely.This is your space to just be a person, not a professional, not the one with the answers, not the one holding everyone else together. Just you.

Call or Email Michelle Parrella now for a free 15 minute consultation - (424) 496-6321

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Delaware Avenue

Santa Monica, CA 90404 map

(424) 496-6321

My website

In-person in Santa Monica and telehealth across CA and WA. Intensive and weekly therapy for entrepreneurial women with ADHD.

I specialize in Women's Issues, ADHD and Perimenopause & Menopause

$300 Per Session

Individual one-on-one therapy

Helping high-achieving, anxious women create calm, confident lives with EMDR & ART. Get real results - schedule a consult today.

Let's Connect (424) 496-6321

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Delaware Avenue

Santa Monica, CA 90404 map

(424) 496-6321

My website

In-person in Santa Monica and telehealth across CA and WA. Intensive and weekly therapy for entrepreneurial women with ADHD.

I specialize in Women's Issues, ADHD and Perimenopause & Menopause

$300 Per Session

Individual one-on-one therapy

Helping high-achieving, anxious women create calm, confident lives with EMDR & ART. Get real results - schedule a consult today.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $300

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Out of Network

I'm a private pay provider and do not work with insurance. My fee is $300/session. I provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Services like Reimbursify or Thrizer can help simplify the process.

Michelle Parrella

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 496-6321

Michelle Parrella

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 496-6321

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 26719 Michelle Parrella

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 11 years

Attended California State University Long Beach, Masters in Social Work, Graduated 2003

Additional Credentials

License: Washington Department of Health LW 61440116 / 2023

License: Board of Behavioral Sciences 26719 / 2010

My therapy style is direct, grounded, and results-oriented. I use Accelerated Resolution Therapy and EMDR, combined with trauma-informed, mindfulness-based, and somatic approaches to help you process what's holding you back and live with more peace, focus, and confidence.

Michelle Parrella

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 496-6321

Michelle Parrella

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 496-6321

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Women's Issues
ADHD
Perimenopause & Menopause

Expertise

Anxiety
Bisexual
Codependency
Grief
Infertility
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Parenting
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Stress
Survivors of Suicide Loss
Trauma and PTSD

I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and perimenopause support for women navigating the weight of doing it all. I also work with entrepreneurs, therapists, and high-achievers dealing with burnout, self-esteem, codependency, stress, grief, and life transitions. If you've tried therapy before and want deeper, faster results, you're in the right place.

Michelle Parrella

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 496-6321

Michelle Parrella

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 496-6321

12 Endorsements

Virginia Gilbert

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Michelle is a highly-skilled clinician who takes an active, strengths-based approach in helping her clients resolve trauma and manage stressors so they can feel better fast and gain a higher level of functioning.

Audrey Schoen

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Michelle is one of my top recommendations for clients that needs real trauma work. Her EMDR and ART intensives and top notch. She is skilled, direct, and gets results. She is deeply committed to providing excelent care. I highly recommend her.

Immigration Psychological Evaluations- Dr. Grey

Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT

Michelle is a highly skilled trauma therapist who delivers profound change for her clients. She combines warmth, insight, and accountability, creating a truly affirming space for high achieving women, trauma survivors, and LGBTQ+ clients.

Miri Jedeikin

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Michelle is a highly skilled, compassionate clinician who offers a dynamic variety of evidence-based approaches to offer optimal, tailored care to her clients. I trust Michelle implicitly, and always know my referrals are in the best hands in her care.

Vanessa Velez

Psychiatrist, MD

Michelle is a warm, wise, and compassionate therapist who creates a safe and nurturing space where clients feel truly seen, supported, and held. Her approach is innovative, multi-faceted, and attuned to each client's unique needs!

Lauren Maher

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, C-IAYT

Michelle brings exceptional clinical expertise and a warm, insightful, and down-to-earth approach to her work. She is one of my "go-to" referrals for clients that are ready to make meaningful and profound change in their lives. I highly recommend her!

Samer Fawaz

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Michelle offers a direct approach while making you feel seen, safe, and genuinely heard. If you're navigating a life transition, she'll stand with you and guide you through to the other side. Michelle is a trusted colleague I would highly recommend.

Philip Lewis

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CGP, PLGS

I know Michelle to be a seasoned and highly skilled trauma therapist. I admire her clear, compassionate, and direct guidance, and recommend her for any high-achieving woman or anyone else who wants to create meaningful change in their life.

Megan Becker | Anxiety & Eating Disorder Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Michelle is one of my go-to therapists for complex trauma work, especially for those seeking support with grief. She is warm, grounded, direct, and not afraid to sit with clients in the harder parts. I refer to her with full confidence.

Katrin Koutassevitch

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

Ektha Aggarwal

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Michelle is a therapist that will guide you into your own definitions on the meaning of life & how to thrive in that space. Michelle creates a safety container where she is able to be empathic yet direct. Perfect for clients who are ready to do the work.

Dr. Tony Madril

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW

I would highly recommend Ms. Parrella as a trauma specialist! She is a highly passionate and skillful clinician. When I have referred someone to her for therapy, I was happy to hear that they were very pleased with the outcome of their treatment.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Coaching
Culturally Sensitive
EMDR
Feminist
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Person-Centered
Psychoanalytic
Strength-Based

Through evidence based approaches like EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), I provide therapy that doesn't just feel good-it works. Together, we'll address the patterns and challenges that might be holding you back, using actionable strategies to help you manage your high-demand life with clarity and confidence.

Michelle Parrella

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 496-6321

Michelle Parrella

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 496-6321