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Michelle Paulsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Michelle Paulsen

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (she, her)

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15611 Pomerado Rd, Ste 535, Poway, CA 92064
Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Let's Connect (858) 463-6932
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Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Michelle Paulsen is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, OCD and PTSD. Michelle treats patient between the ages of 12 and 90 utilizing Person Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, Gestalt, and ERP in her approach with clients. Michelle has extensive experience counseling children, adolescents, adults, families, military, and groups in both clinical and outpatient settings. In her clinical work, Michelle is well versed in both traditional therapeutic techniques as well as creative modalities such as role play and empty chair.
In her free time, Michelle enjoys spending time with her children. She also loves being outdoors, going to the beach and swimming. Michelle has a Master of Science in Marriage, Family, Child Therapy from University of Phoenix-Sacramento. She received her Bachelor of Science in English from University of California, Davis.
Take the first step to help. Call or Michelle Paulsen now - (858) 463-6932

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

LifeStance Health

15611 Pomerado Rd

Ste 535

Poway, CA 92064 map

(858) 463-6932

Escondido, CA 92025

Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Transgender 
I accept insurance 
LifeStance Health offers high-quality, evidence-based mental healthcare.
Michelle Paulsen
Let's Connect (858) 463-6932
Photo of Michelle Paulsen, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
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

15611 Pomerado Rd

Ste 535

Poway, CA 92064 map

(858) 463-6932

Escondido, CA 92025

Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Transgender 
I accept insurance 
LifeStance Health offers high-quality, evidence-based mental healthcare.
Michelle Paulsen

Finances

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
  • Blue Shield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Humana
  • Magellan
  • Medicare
  • MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
  • Northwell Direct
  • Partners Direct Health
  • Provider Network of America (P
  • Quest
  • Sana Benefits
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We accept many major insurance plans. If you dont see your insurance listed, please contact us to see how we could help.
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Michelle Paulsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
or call with questions - (858) 463-6932
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We accept many major insurance plans. If you dont see your insurance listed, please contact us to see how we could help.
Photo of Michelle Paulsen, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Michelle Paulsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
or call with questions - (858) 463-6932

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 111796 Michelle Paulsen
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended University Of Phoenix; Sacramento, MS, Graduated 2015
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from University Of California BA / 2005
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Michelle Paulsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (858) 463-6932
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Michelle Paulsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (858) 463-6932

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Transgender

Expertise

  • Child
  • Family Conflict
  • School Issues
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Michelle Paulsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (858) 463-6932
Photo of Michelle Paulsen, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Michelle Paulsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (858) 463-6932

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

I also speak

English

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

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 Paulsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (858) 463-6932
Photo of Michelle Paulsen, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Michelle Paulsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (858) 463-6932

Location

Primary Location

LifeStance Health

15611 Pomerado Rd

Ste 535

Poway, CA 92064

(858) 463-6932

Additional Location

Escondido, CA 92025

(858) 463-6932
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Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
Photo of Michelle Paulsen, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Michelle Paulsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (858) 463-6932
"
Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
Photo of Michelle Paulsen, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Michelle Paulsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (858) 463-6932