Michelle Parrella, Master in Social Work
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
“Gain Clarity, Build Confidence, and Live the Life You Want. If you’re committed to digging deep and taking action, this is the therapy practice you've been searching for. Online therapy in CA & WA, in-person in Santa Monica. ”
About Me
If you're a high achiever or deep feeler grappling with stress, anxiety, or burnout, you're not alone. I provide a supportive space where we can work collaboratively. Together, we'll address past trauma, build your confidence, and establish healthy boundaries. This process helps you feel calmer, clearer, and more connected, navigating life's demands with greater ease.
Approach
When overwhelm arrives, I help you notice what’s getting in the way and set gentle, achievable steps toward clearer priorities and safer boundaries. Sessions are in-person in Santa Monica or online across California and Washington, scheduled with a steady, paced rhythm that fits your work and life. I blend reflective exploration with body-aware processing and targeted techniques to process past wounds and build confident, sustainable skills for growth. This way of working often suits professionals carrying big responsibilities who want steadier presence.
Contact Michelle
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Basic Information
Santa Monica, United States
Services
I specialize in working with high-achieving professionals, entrepreneurs, and those carrying complex personal histories. My approach blends deep, meaningful conversations with real strategies you can use in your everyday life. Therapy isn’t just about coping—it’s about creating the life you actually want.
For those wanting to accelerate their healing, ART or EMDR intensives offer a deep-dive experience, allowing you to make significant progress in a condensed timeframe—days instead of months. Whether you’re looking for a structured therapy plan or an intensive retreat-style session, ART and/or EMDR can help you move forward with a greater sense of ease.
Services Offered:
- •EMDR
- •Psychodynamic Therapy
Works With:
- •Adults
- •Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
- •Anxiety
- •Grief & Loss
- •Stress / Burnout
- •Career Issues
- •LGBTQI+ Support
- •Fertility Counseling
- •Trauma
- •Trauma Therapy
- •Women's Issues
Professional Title:
- •Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Qualifications
Master in Social Work
California State University, Long Beach
Year: 2004
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
The Rosenzweig Center for Rapid Recovery
Year: 2024
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Advanced
The Rosenzweig Center for Rapid Recovery
Year: 2026
EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
EMDR Consulting
Year: 2023
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Board of Behavioral Sciences
Year: 2010
Registrations
Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)
LCSW
Department of Health
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Service Area
Your Best Life Therapy
Pico
Santa Monica, California 90404
United States
