Michelle Paulsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (she, her)
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100 Howe Avenue Ste 170N Sacramento, CA 95825
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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.
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Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
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- 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
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 111796 Michelle Paulsen
- Attended University Of Phoenix; Sacramento, MS, Graduated 2015
- Degree/Diploma from University Of California BA / 2005
Education and Years In Practice
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Michelle Paulsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Transgender
Expertise
- Child
- Family Conflict
- School Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
Michelle Paulsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
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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)
Michelle Paulsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
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Michelle Paulsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
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