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Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Available both in-person and online
100 Howe Avenue Ste 170N Sacramento, CA 95825

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

100 Howe Avenue

Ste 170N

Sacramento, CA 95825 map

(858) 463-6932
My website
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
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Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

100 Howe Avenue

Ste 170N

Sacramento, CA 95825 map

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

Location

Primary Location

100 Howe Avenue

Ste 170N

Sacramento, CA 95825

(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