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Michelle Barnes

Therapist
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like parts of yourself have become hard to understand, you do not have to sort through it alone. I am a therapist based in Orange County, California and I work with people navigating eating disorders, anxiety, OCD, depression, and trauma. My clients share feeling truly heard in a space that is warm, collaborative, and free of judgment. If that is the kind of support you have been looking for, I would love to hear from you.

My approach to therapy

I believe therapy should feel collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in authenticity — a space where clients can feel safe exploring the parts of themselves that may feel overwhelming, stuck, or misunderstood. Grounded in a person-centered approach, I integrate parts work, dialectical behavioral therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy into sessions.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, there is no pressure to have everything figured out. We will talk through what brought you in, what feels heaviest right now, and what you are hoping will feel different. From there we will set gals together at a pace that feels right for you. As we continue, we will look at patterns underneath the challenges you are facing and gently work on shifting the ones that no longer serve you. My hope is you leave each session feeling a little more understood, a little more capable, and more hopeful about the road ahead.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Hispanic, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Direct, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Metropolitan State University of Denver, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at California State University Long Beach
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Gestalt, Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Somatic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English