Michelle Pintado, LCSW, Founder
Michelle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with two decades of experience in the Human Services field. She is passionate about helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges and find healing through personalized, evidence-based care.
Credentials & Experience
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker & State-Certified School Social Worker
- Credentialed Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Level II
- Trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with Dr. Jean Eich, Psy.D., LP
- Extensive experience with children, adults, and families
- Led DBT skills groups for kids, teens, and adults
- Certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Specialties
- Anxiety & Depression
-Trauma & PTSD
- Self-Esteem & Identity
- Relationship Issues
“I’m a third culture kid. I grew up blending cultures, countries, and identities—which means I totally get what it’s like to not feel like you fully belong anywhere, or to feel like you belong everywhere. It shaped my passion for helping people find their voice and space in the world.”