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Michelle Solano

(She/Her)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Magellan, Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, and Eating Disorders

Great to meet you!

Hi there! I am a licensed therapist who specializes in eating disorders, body image, anxiety, depression, and neurodiversity. I am here to help guide and support you on your healing adventure to bring back joy, self-acceptance, and peace with food and your body. I work with individuals who are ready to break free from the feelings of dread during mealtimes, self-hatred, and the constant pressure to "fit in."

A bit about my approach to therapy

Through a warm, compassionate, and creative approach, I can guide you toward a more balanced relationship with food, movement, and your body. In addition to using evidence-based tools for behavioral change, my approach is rooted in Health at Every Size (HAES), Intuitive eating, and mindful movement - tools that empower you to listen to your body and honor its needs. I believe that healing is an adventure that will have ups and downs, and it will take time, but it is possible to get there.

What you can expect from our first session

My hope for clients is that they will feel heard and understood in a safe, nonjudgmental space. I will guide you in finding your inner strengths and re-discovering who you are when food and body image are not at the forefront of your thoughts. I know reaching out for help can be so difficult, but I'm really glad you are here and looking to start the adventure of exploring yourself a little more. This is an adventure that you don't need to take alone, and I'm excited to support you along the way.


Michelle's style is

Affirming
Creative
Warm

Insurance carriers Michelle accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Shield of California
Cigna
Magellan
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare

More about Michelle

MA (Master of Arts) at Pepperdine University
License type: LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, and Latinx
Languages: English
Works with: Children, Adolescents, and Adults
More specialties: ADD/ADHD, Family Issues, and Trauma
Modalities: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Humanistic, Narrative Therapy, Art Therapy, Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)