Michele Villarreal, LMFT
About Me
Hi, I’m Michele Villarreal, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and owner of Four Seasons Counseling in Sacramento, CA. I provide both in person and telehealth services. I specialize in EMDR therapy for adults navigating trauma, narcissistic and emotional abuse, attachment wounds, anxiety, and difficult relationship patterns.
Many of my clients appear strong and high-functioning on the outside while internally struggling with self-doubt, emotional exhaustion, people-pleasing, hypervigilance, or feeling disconnected from themselves after painful relationships or childhood experiences. I help clients understand how these experiences impact the nervous system, self-worth, and relationships — and how healing is possible.
My approach to EMDR is warm, grounded, and collaborative. I integrate attachment-focused and CBT to help clients process painful experiences, reduce emotional triggers, and build a stronger sense of confidence, clarity, and emotional security.
I also offer Catholic and Christian-informed therapy for clients who would like faith integrated into the healing process.
Education & Experience
Marriage and Family Therapy, MA from Alliant International University
B.A. in Sociology from the University of California, Davis
Trained in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
CAMFT, Catholic Therapists
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Family Issues
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Couples
- Families
- Seniors
Insurance
Optum & SpringHealth EAP