M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #79273
Elle Michel's Education and Experience
Professional Trainings and Certifications
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EMDR: I have been certified in practicing EMDR by the International Association of EMDR, EMDRIA, since 2024. I completed my initial training in EMDR in 2018.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): I completed my training in DBT in 2018.
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Brainspotting: I have completed training in Phases 1, 2, and 3 of Brainspotting and am a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner, certified in 2021.
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Trauma Resiliency Model, through the Trauma Resource Institute
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Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), certified, 2012.
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Managing and Adapting Practice (MAP), certified, 2012.
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Seeking Safety, certified, 2011.
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UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center, Mindful Awareness Practice Level I (completed in Fall 2015).
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Against The Stream and Metta Group: Meaningful Life year long class (completed Summer 2016).
Speaking Engagements
Visions Adolescent Treatment Center, October 21st, 2022, DBT for the Treatment of Trauma
WAAT (Women's Association of Addiction Treatment) June 3rd, 2021, DBT for the Treatment of Trauma
The Den Meditation Center: Feminist Perspectives on Self-Compassion (Winter 2016), with Heather Prete
Antioch University, Masters in Clinical Psychology (2011)
Antioch University Counseling Center, psychotherapist, (2010 - 2011)
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Provided individual therapy to a wide variety of clients, primarily adults and children
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Responsible for diagnosis, assessment, and treatment planning
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Facilitated therapy in school-based setting as well as in therapy office
Pacific Clinics, primary therapist (2011 - 2014)
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Provided individual and family therapy for a caseload of 15 children, teens, and adults; provided parent-training in all cases
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Conducted family-centered intake assessments; created individualized treatment plans
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Provided culturally sensitive and appropriate services; provided services in Spanish
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Led treatment teams of various collateral sources to provide coordinated care services
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First responder in assessing and managing mental health crises; trained in crisis management and in assessing for danger to self/others
Clearview Treatment Program, primary therapist (2014 - 2015)
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Conducted group therapy sessions daily; created curriculum for skills-based group therapy sessions
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Conducted psychosocial assessments, created treatment plans and discharge plans for clients in residential and outpatient treatment with a caseload of up to 12 clients
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Conducted weekly individual therapy and/or case management sessions for all assigned clients; conducted family and conjoint therapy sessions as needed
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Participated in multi-disciplinary treatment planning with all team members and collateral sources
Westside Treatment, primary therapist (2015 - present)
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Conducted group therapy sessions; create curriculum for skills-based and process-based group therapy sessions
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Conducted psychosocial assessments, create treatment plans and discharge plans for clients in outpatient treatment with a caseload of up to 12 clients
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Conducted weekly individual therapy sessions for all assigned clients; conduct family and conjoint therapy sessions as needed
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Participated in multi-disciplinary treatment planning with all team members and collateral sources
Private practice (2015 - present)
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Facilitate individual and family therapy sessions for adults and adolescents
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Coordinate care with other treatment providers (psychiatrist, dietitian, medical doctor, sober living manager, mentor, etc)
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Available for phone coaching in between therapy sessions so my clients can get support in real time
Education and Experience
Member in Good Standing
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CAMFT--California Association for Marriage and Family Therapists
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LA CAMFT--Los Angeles Chapter, California Association for Marriage and Family Therapists
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WAAT--Women’s Association for Addiction Treatment
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GPALA--Group Psychotherapy Association of Los Angeles