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LMFT

Michele Basile

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

16 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Michele

You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone. Therapy should be a place where you feel comfortable being yourself. My goal is for you to feel heard, understood, and supported from our very first session. Together, we’ll make sense of what’s keeping you stuck, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools for lasting change. With over 16 years of experience, I tailor therapy to fit your unique needs, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and other proven approaches. Many clients are surprised by how natural and connected telehealth feels, often forgetting we’re meeting through a screen. I look forward to working together.

You don't have to figure it all out alone. Together, we'll build on your strengths and create meaningful, lasting change.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Affirming
  • Casual
  • Mindful
  • Solution-oriented

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Parents
  • Veterans
  • Neurodivergence
  • Blended families
  • Students

Approach

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy traveling and experiencing other cultures, learning Italian, playing cards with friends, and nutrition and how it affects the body.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#MFT49443 • California • LMFT

Education

MA - Counseling Psychology, Southern California Seminary

Michele Basile, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #MFT49443 (exp October 2026)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Michele Basile accepts Health Net, Aetna, Centivo, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Blue Shield of California. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Michele Basile is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Michele is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Michele’s California license number is MFT49443, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Michele Basile has been practicing therapy for 16 years. Michele’s education and training include MA - Counseling Psychology, Southern California Seminary. Over that time, Michele has worked closely with Parents, Veterans, Neurodivergence, Blended families, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Michele is part of that group.

Michele Basile works with Parents, Veterans, Neurodivergence, Blended families, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, and Stress, among other areas. These are the areas where Michele spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Michele is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Michele Basile draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Michele’s style is action-oriented, affirming, casual, mindful, and solution-oriented. In Michele’s words: “You don't have to figure it all out alone. Together, we'll build on your strengths and create meaningful, lasting change.”

Michele Basile offers therapy in English.

Michele Basile offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Michele is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Michele Basile is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Michele will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Michele’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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