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Michelle Zaragoza

She/Ella
Michelle
is a therapist at Two Chairs.
Michelle is a warm, interactive, and attentive listener who creates a supportive space where clients feel truly heard and understood. She approaches clinical work with a collaborative and engaged style, offering direct and thoughtful feedback to help clients navigate challenges and stay focused on their short- and long-term goals. Drawing on mindfulness-based practices, Solution-Focused Therapy, and positive psychology, she empowers clients to identify unhelpful patterns, build on strengths, and create practical strategies for personal growth.

In her spare time, Michelle enjoys spending quality time with her family, enjoying nature, cooking and baking, or watching a good movie. She finds joy in music, reading, spirituality, and travel.

License Information

Education and Experience

  • Master’s in Social Welfare from California State University, Dominguez Hills
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Social Behavior from UC Irvine

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness
Motivational Interviewing
Psychodynamic
Somatic Therapies

Clinical Issues

Anxiety
Stress
Trauma and PTSD

Specialties

Burnout
Cultural or racial identity
Divorce
Family Issues
Imposter Syndrome
Infidelity
Relationships
Role Transitions
Self Esteem
Stress
Values and Goals
Work or Careers