Michelle Gagnon

My goal is for clients to leave with more than symptom relief: in the end, I want to help you uncover a deeper understanding of yourself, greater confidence, and tools you can rely on long after therapy ends. Whether you’re coming to see me for individual work, or to heal and strengthen a relationship, together we will turn insight into real, lasting change.

Warm, empathetic, down-to-earth, and genuinely fun to work with. Therapy with me is honest and collaborative. My goal is to make the work of therapy enjoyable, so along the way we will find the light among the darkness and leave you feeling seen, understood, and more like yourself.

Our first session is a relaxed conversation, not a test. We'll talk about what brought you in, what you're hoping for, and what's been hard. I'll ask about your history so I can understand you, and you can share only what feels comfortable. By the end, we'll develop a plan, and you'll know if we're a good fit. Questions are always welcome, big and small.

I believe everyone deserves to feel truly heard, and that change is possible, even when it doesn't feel that way. I've always been drawn to people's stories, and it's a privilege to help my clients make sense of theirs, heal what's been weighing on them, and step into a life that feels more like their own. Here, you don't have to have it all figured out yet.

I'm an EMDRIA-certified therapist offering virtual sessions across California through HIPAA-compliant Zoom. I'm in-network with Aetna, provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement, and keep a few sliding scale spots open. I also have specialized training in grief, infidelity, betrayal trauma, and high-conflict couples. Reach out whenever you're ready.