Michelle Pappalardi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Grantville, San Diego, practicing through LifeStance Health at 6386 Alvarado Court, Suite 210, in the 92120 ZIP. She earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology and Women's Studies at Antioch College in Ohio, her MSW at San Diego State University in 2004, and received her California clinical social work license in 2013. Before joining LifeStance, Pappalardi spent over 15 years working with system-involved youth and families at the County of San Diego, building a clinical foundation in child welfare, juvenile justice, and family reunification. For patients presenting with acute medical concerns alongside therapy, the walk-in team at Perlman Clinic La Mesa provides same-day triage within a short drive of the Grantville office. Her clinical modalities include Psychodynamic, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Gottman Couples Therapy. Pappalardi provides Gender-Affirmative Medical Readiness Evaluations and works with abuse and trauma survivors, immigrants and refugees, LGBTQ+ clients, clients in recovery, youth and teens, and seniors. She treats patients from age six through telehealth across California. Clients whose treatment plans incorporate mind-body movement as a complement to psychotherapy access Reformer and mat classes at Club Pilates in Grantville. The Alvarado Court office sits off the I-8 near the Grantville trolley station, accessible from SDSU and the surrounding College Area and Allied Gardens neighborhoods.