she/her
Michelle Funez Arteaga
LCSW
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Authentic, Engaging, Open-minded, Warm
Focus areas
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Illness, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Personality Disorders, Relationship Concerns, Self-Harm, Stress, Substance Use, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students
Years of Experience
18+
My approach is person-centered, with an emphasis on evidence-based interventions from cognitive behavior therapy.
License number
#23452
Therapy style
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the field of psychology. I enjoy working with people who are unsure about therapy as well as those experienced and enthusiastic. I specialize in helping you feel comfortable talking about the core issues that might be underlying the reasons for seeking therapy at a no-pressure pace. My approach is person-centered, with an emphasis on evidence-based interventions from cognitive behavior therapy. Depending on your reasons for seeking therapy my style might be informal or structured. I see my work as that of a guide who can help you better understand yourself, your needs, your strengths, and your goals.
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Harm Reduction
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Strengths-based
Education
BA - Psychology, University of Hawaii
MSW - Social Work, San Francisco State University
Interests
I enjoy reading, movies (especially documentaries), hiking, and playing board games.