Therapist in Sacramento, California Michelle Paulsen, Therapist
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 11-64
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Michelle Paulsen, MSC, LMFT
Michelle Paulsen is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, OCD and PTSD. Michelle treats patient between the ages of 12 and 90 utilizing Person Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, Gestalt, and ERP in her approach with clients. Michelle has extensive experience counseling children, adolescents, adults, families, military, and groups in both clinical and outpatient settings. In her clinical work, Michelle is well versed in both traditional therapeutic techniques as well as creative modalities such as role play and empty chair. In her free time, Michelle enjoys spending time with her children. She also loves being outdoors, going to the beach and swimming. Michelle has a Master of Science in Marriage, Family, Child Therapy from University of Phoenix-Sacramento. She received her Bachelor of Science in English from University of California, Davis.
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety
- PTSD/Trauma
- School Avoidance
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California-Medicare
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Exposure Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Gender-Affirmative Medical Readiness Evaluations
- Mindfulness
- Parenting Skills
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- First Responders
- LGBTQ+
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Michelle Paulsen. You can also call 925-282-1778 to have someone assist you.
Michelle Paulsen generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Michelle Paulsen's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Michelle Paulsen:
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California-Medicare
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 925-282-1778 to see how we can help.
Michelle Paulsen is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Michelle Paulsen works at:
Yes, Michelle Paulsen does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Michelle Paulsen is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: