MICHELLE LEPINE, LMFT | ANXIETY & EMDR THERAPIST IN SANTA CLARITA, CA

Find confidence & joy in your life again.

Tired of over-thinking? Ready to start feeling more confident? You are in the right place.

I see you. Living with anxiety and intrusive thoughts about the future or the past is exhausting. You are ready to start making positive changes in your life, but aren't sure where to start. I know it feels vulnerable to reach out when you're struggling, especially if you’ve been met with judgment for it in the past. I admire your courage in taking the first step towards positive change.

I know how hard it is to try to function with anxiety and perfectionism, and after experiencing a trauma. I have been in your shoes, and I have had to work through my own anxiety and traumas as well. I know starting the process feels scary, but I also know the hope and relief that is on the other side.

 

What it’s like to work with me

More than anything in therapy, I value connection with my clients. A strong therapeutic relationship is the most important thing for progress to occur in therapy. I value making sure that you feel safe, secure, and comfortable with me.

Therapy at Meadowview is warm and collaborative. I aim to understand and empathize with where you are at now, as well as how your past is affecting your current struggles. I go at your pace, and implement a specialized plan of care based on your individual needs. Know that you are not alone, and I am on your side throughout the process.

As an EMDR certified therapist, I will assist you in building up your coping skills and resources so you can better manage your day-to-day. Together, we will identify the roots of your current symptoms, and will collaborate to work through them so that you can actually find lasting change. I don't want to help you just put a band-aid on your current struggles. My goal is to help you actually resolve them.

I’m the right therapist for you if…

  • You are motivated and committed to start making positive changes in your life.

  • You are looking for a warm, collaborative therapeutic connection.

  • You want to work with a therapist who will be honest, but in a very gentle, compassionate way so you don’t feel ashamed.

  • You are ready to set healthier boundaries in your relationships.

  • You want to build your confidence and start feeling more capable.

  • You are ready to stop letting your past traumas define you.

  • You are not just looking for affirmations, but have a desire to make positive changes in your life.

TRAINING & EDUCATION

I’m committed to ongoing education & training to best support my clients.

Education & Credentials

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California, License #99399, 2017

  • Master of Science in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marital and Family Therapy from California Lutheran University, 2014

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California Lutheran University, 2011

    Training & Certifications

  • EMDR Certified Therapist from the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA), 2023

  • Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) from the EMDR Institute, 2022

  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, 2020

  • Certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, 2017

  • Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, 2015