Michele Basile, LMFT
Licensed in CA #49443
Insurances Accepted: Aetna
My Focus Areas
My Therapy Style
I approach life and therapy with the idea that we are all trying to gain safety and control in our lives. I enjoy helping individuals develop deeper relationships using strength-based, client-centered treatments including Cognitive Behavioral, mindfulness, and others to help further enrichment.
My Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure, Relational, Solution-focused, Strengths-based
Education & Training
MA - Counseling Psychology, Southern California Seminary
Get to Know Me
Why did you become a mental health professional?
I became a therapist due to being drawn to psychology, after my first class I could not get enough. I have always been drawn to understanding other's behavior.
What are your interests outside of work?
I enjoy traveling and experiencing other cultures, learning Italian, playing cards with friends, and nutrition and how it affects the body.
What is one thing you do daily that supports your well-being?
I practice being in the moment.
Do you have any pets?
I hadn't had a dog since childhood and decided to volunteer to walk dogs at my local shelter. After getting my first Chihuahua I was hooked, the first one taught me so much about self-regulation and unconditional love.
