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Michela Passoni

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

12 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Michela

With a focus on culturally informed evidence-based approaches, I provide my clients with compassionate, effective, and personalized treatment. I hold a Doctor of Psychology in Marriage and Family Therapy and practice as an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My deep understanding of human behavior and the psychological factors that impact it, allows me to help my clients make meaningful changes in their lives. By creating a safe and supportive environment, I empower my clients to work through their challenges and reach their goals.

My deep understanding of human behavior and the psychological factors that impact it, allows me to help my clients make meaningful changes in their lives.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Mindful
  • Empowering

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy traveling, hiking, going to the beach, spending time with family and friends, cooking, and playing soccer.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#114728 • California • LMFT

Education

MA - Clinical Psychology, emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Psy.D - Marriage and Family Therapy, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Michela Passoni, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #114728 (exp July 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Michela Passoni accepts Health Net, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Prime Health, Blue Shield of California, and Aetna. 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.

Michela Passoni is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Michela is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Michela’s California license number is 114728, 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.

Michela Passoni has been practicing therapy for 12 years. Michela’s education and training include MA - Clinical Psychology, emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology; Psy.D - Marriage and Family Therapy, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Michela is part of that group.

Michela Passoni specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Panic, Stress, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Michela spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Michela is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Michela Passoni draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, and Solution-Focused. In sessions, Michela’s style is action-oriented, mindful, and empowering. In Michela’s words: “My deep understanding of human behavior and the psychological factors that impact it, allows me to help my clients make meaningful changes in their lives.”

Michela Passoni (she/her) offers therapy in English and Italian. Michela identifies as White.

Michela Passoni offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Michela 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 Michela Passoni is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Michela 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 Michela’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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