Elle Michel Psychotherapy

06/25/2025

“I feel so overwhelmed”
“I feel like I can’t cope with life”
“My emotions feel out of control”

These are some of the most common things I hear from the incredible humans I work with. If you’ve ever said or felt these things, you are not alone. And you are not broken.

What you’re feeling makes sense—especially if you’ve been through trauma or live with the intensity of borderline personality disorder. These emotions aren’t flaws; they’re signals. And with the right support, they can become guideposts toward healing.

In my work with clients, we don’t just manage these feelings—we get to the root of them, gently untangle the pain, and build real tools for emotion regulation, resilience, and self-trust.

Healing is possible. And it starts with one step.

📞 Call me to book a free consult. Let’s see what healing could look like for you.

06/11/2025

3 tools for coping with big feelings
1. Take slow, deep breaths
2. Practice self-compassion
3. Self-soothe with sensory experiences

06/04/2025

DBT is a type of therapy behavioral therapy that can help people learn how to cope with painful emotions and stop doing things that hurt themselves or others.

DBT teaches clients healthy coping skills for managing their own emotions and improving their relationships.

DBT was created by Dr. Marsha Linehan in the 1980s and was originally developed to treat Borderline Personality Disorder but is now widely used to treat many different issues such as depression, anxiety, relationships issues, eating disorders, and addictions.

05/27/2025

Hi! Wanted to re-introduce myself for those of you who are new here! I’m a therapist in private practice and I know what it feels like to be overwhelmed, to struggle with negative self-talk, and to be triggered easily. Through navigating my own journey of recovery from childhood trauma and challenges with substance use I’ve learned how to be present with my emotions, heal from tremendous pain and grief, and build a better life. I know recovery is possible, because I’ve lived it.

Now I focus on guiding my clients along their own healing journeys. Through 15+ years of clinical training and practice I’ve developed a wide variety of tools to help my clients overcome their painful pasts, let go of old habits, and build lives that bring them joy and fulfillment. I use a combination of DBT, psychodynamic, and somatic techniques, including EMDR, to help my clients transform their pain into powerful healing that supports them creating the lives they want.

05/27/2025

Hi! Wanted to re-introduce myself for those of you who are new here! I’m a therapist in private practice and I know what it feels like to be overwhelmed, to struggle with negative self-talk, and to be triggered easily. Through navigating my own journey of recovery from childhood trauma and challenges with substance use I’ve learned how to be present with my emotions, heal from tremendous pain and grief, and build a better life. I know recovery is possible, because I’ve lived it.

Now I focus on guiding my clients along their own healing journeys. Through 15+ years of clinical training and practice I’ve developed a wide variety of tools to help my clients overcome their painful pasts, let go of old habits, and build lives that bring them joy and fulfillment. I use a combination of DBT, psychodynamic, and somatic techniques, including EMDR, to help my clients transform their pain into powerful healing that supports them creating the lives they want

04/07/2025

Check out my new office! I recently returned to seeing clients in person in West LA, at 1849 Sawtelle Blvd Suite 610, between Santa Monica Blvd and Olympic on Sawtelle. It’s so nice to be back in person again after the pandemic. Call or text to schedule a free consultation if you’re interested in getting started with therapy!

04/04/2025

Join me for Clearview’s Clinical Connections event Thursday 4/17 12:30-2:30 where I will speak about treating trauma with DBT: learn how to adapt DBT to treat PTSD and the best DBT skills for addressing trauma symptoms in your clients

04/02/2025

Hi, I'd like to reintroduce myself for those of you who are new here. I'm a trauma and DBT therapist located in West LA, treating people locally in person and virtually throughout California. I use EMDR, Brainspotting, Flash Technique, CBT, and DBT, as well as psychodynamic approaches. I have a couple openings at the moment so feel free to reach out if you're looking for a therapist! Feel free to call or text to schedule a free 15 mins consult call to see if we'd be a good fit! 310-383-5148

I specialize in helping those with PTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) break free from emotional pain, build stability, and create healthier relationships.