Michael Carnevale, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Michael!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in San Francisco, California, who works with clients statewide via Telehealth. I have experience serving a diverse client population of all ages using primarily Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

My focus

I have years of experience working with a diverse client population of teens, adults, and older adults in the San Francisco Bay Area. I have experience working on an inpatient psychiatric unit in a hospital setting and have also served therapy clients in an outpatient setting.

My approach

I operate from an open-minded, humanistic, client-centered approach that respects the client as the expert in their own experience. I treat my therapy clients with mutual respect, unconditional positive regard, and non-judgment. I like to adapt the treatment modalities I implement to fit the strengths and preferences of the clients I treat.

My communication style

I want to create an environment where my clients feel safe and comfortable sharing at a pace that feels right for them. I always want my clients to feel seen, heard, respected, and accepted. I want my clients to feel comfortable asking for what they need from me. I want my clients to feel accepted.

My journey to mental healthcare

I always knew I wanted to work in a helping profession, but was unsure what path to take until I participated in therapy myself and experienced how healing, enlightening, and refreshing it can be.

My goals for you

Goal setting should be a collaborative, but client-driven process. I believe it's important that you feel like you own your treatment goals, and that the goals we set accurately reflect what you'd like to accomplish in therapy.

Our first session

In our first session, I like to ask about your preferences, expectations, and overall goals and desired outcomes for therapy. I also provide you with the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. This helps us establish a foundation for our work together.

I identify as...

Male
Caucasian or White, Biracial or Multiracial

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 65 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from San Francisco State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Michael Carnevale