Michelle Pettengill, LCSW LCSW

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Anxiety Therapy That Fits Real Life | Calm Your Mind, Nourish Your Body, Reset Your Nervous System | Michelle Pettengill, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in ,

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Services

  • Individual
  • Couples

About My Clients

You’re busy, anxious, and stuck in overthinking—exhausted but can’t slow down. If you’re dealing with stress, poor sleep, shallow breathing, migraines, or gut issues, your nervous system may be in overdrive. I help high-functioning adults Regulate & Rise through nervous system regulation, nutrition for mental health, and personalized self-care routines that fit real life—so you can finally feel calm, balanced, and energized.

My Background and Approach

From a young age, I was drawn to people’s resilience. In 6th grade, my mom would take me to volunteer in soup kitchens and senior homes — and even then, I was in awe of the strength people carried, even in the toughest moments. That experience planted a seed: I knew I wanted to spend my life helping others feel seen, supported, & empowered to rise. I’ve been a licensed therapist since 2014, & over the years I’ve had the privilege of working in many different spaces — from group homes to outpatient clinics, from dual diagnosis centers to in-home family support, & now in my own private practice via telehealth. I bring all of that real-world experience into the room when I meet with clients — because life is messy, and therapy should meet you where you are. I’m also Certified in Nutrition for Mental Health & deeply passionate about helping people discover how food, sleep, & daily rhythms affect their mood, energy, & emotional regulation.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe everyone deserves a helping hand and a listening ear. I believe healing is possible—and that we’re all capable of doing hard things and easy things. I’ve done (and continue to do) the self-work, and I know that life’s chaos does not define us—it’s how we move through it that builds strength. I bring compassion, curiosity, and realness into every session. Growth is always possible. I’m honored to walk beside you on your journey.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Coaching Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Other Techniques

  • Attachment Theory
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Relational Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Anxiety Burnout Relationship Issues

Other Issues

  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Burnout
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues

Qualifications

License
LCSW, State of California · #61308
Years in practice
12 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Optum

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 12 years of practice
  • Rate: $165 - 200/session

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