Michelle Shegda, LPCC

(She/Her)
Preferred Name: Michelle

Shegda Integrative Healing

Online Therapy

About Me

My approach integrates EMDR, parts work, somatic interventions, and feminist theory to support healing from trauma, processing difficult emotions, and understanding the ways personal experiences and broader social systems shape our lives. I believe healing involves both the mind and body, and I strive to create a compassionate, collaborative space where clients can deepen self-understanding, reconnect with their inner resources, and move toward meaningful change.

My clinical work is grounded in a passion for social justice and a commitment to understanding how systemic inequities, power, and oppression impact mental health and well-being. I value culturally responsive, trauma-informed care that honors each person's lived experience, strengths, and inherent dignity.

Education & Experience

My clinical experience includes residential and outpatient treatment, clinical leadership, and somatic psychotherapy with adults, adolescents, young adults, couples, and justice-involved populations. I specialize in substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and trauma-informed care, integrating EMDR, IFS-informed parts work, somatic interventions, and evidence-based practices to support emotional processing, nervous system regulation, and sustained recovery. My broader professional background includes group facilitation, coaching, and program leadership, with an emphasis on relationships, emotional well-being, personal empowerment, and social justice. Across settings, I strive to provide collaborative, culturally responsive care that honors each person's lived experience, strengths, and capacity for healing.

Antioch University Los Angeles
Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, March 2024
Temple University
Master’s Degree in Education, Sport and Recreation Administration, January 2006
La Salle University
Bachelor of Science in Marketing, May 1998

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

Venice Family Clinic: Volunteer yoga instructor, leading weekly yoga sessions to support movement, mindfulness, stress reduction, and overall well-being.

EMDR International Association (EMDRIA): Professional affiliation supporting continued learning and development in EMDR therapy.

International Coaching Federation (ICF): Associate Certified Coach (ACC), reflecting a background in coaching, personal development, and strengths-based practice.

Social Justice and Community Engagement: Committed to accessible, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care, with a longstanding history of community-based programming, youth empowerment, and support for underserved populations.

Specialty Area

  • ADHD/Neurodiversity
  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Addictions
  • Alcohol/Substance Abuse
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Gender Identity
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Moral Injury
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • BIPOC
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • Couples
  • Group
  • LGBTQ+
  • Residential Treatment Facility
  • Seniors
  • Underserved

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Does Not Accept Insurance
  • Sliding Scale