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Michelle Cardenas

Therapist(She/Her)
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Maternal mental health, Women's issues
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi I'm Michelle. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming—whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, or simply the weight of daily stress. My role as a therapist is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can be fully yourself, without judgment. Together, we’ll work toward understanding your story, building on your strengths, and creating strategies that help you feel more balanced and in control.

My approach to therapy

With a multicultural background and fluency in English, Spanish, and Japanese, I bring a unique, culturally sensitive approach that meets you where you are. I also believe a healthy sense of humor can be a powerful tool for healing. Sometimes a shared laugh can open doors that words alone cannot.

What you can expect from me

My style is compassionate, collaborative, and practical—I meet you where you are and help you move toward where you want to be. Whether we focus on managing symptoms, processing past experiences, or building resilience for the future, I’ll walk alongside you every step of the way.

About me

  • I identify as
    Asian, Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Warm, Creative

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Walla Walla College
  • License type
    LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Washington)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ambetter Washington, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Premera Blue Cross Washington, Regence BlueShield of Washington

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Maternal mental health, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Structural Family, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Play, Trauma Focused CBT, Behavioral Activation (BA), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English, Spanish, Japanese
  • Location
    401 West Main Street 106
    Walla Walla, WA 99362