Michaela is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with extensive experience in both leadership and direct clinical work. Michaela has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including residential, intensive outpatient, and private practice. As a leader, her focus has been program development and implementation, outcomes, utilization review, strategic networking and relationship building, and establishing a high-performance culture. As a clinician, Michaela has experience working with individuals suffering from mood, adjustment, personality, and psychotic disorders. She is well-versed in working with individuals struggling with relationships, performance, trauma, and identity issues. Her approach to therapy is individualized and integrative, strength-based and non-pathologizing. She utilizes various theories and methodologies, depending on the specific needs of the patient. She provides individuals with a safe, non-judgmental, culturally sensitive space where they can identify and overcome the obstacles in their life.

Michaela is a graduate of Pepperdine University. Michaela is passionate about animal rights and has several rescue cats.