
Abby Michel, APCC, P-RDT
Fullerton, CA
Online & In-Person
Free initial consultation
About me
I am a Drama Therapist that works with adults, children, and families. I utilize a humanistic, person-centered approach with the idea that empowered individuals are more free and have better access to choices they feel good about.
You deserve to feel empowered.
If you're feeling like the weight of the world is just too heavy, and you are struggling to get a handle on things, then you're not alone. Feeling anxious and depressed can be a part of life, but you also have so many strengths that can help you through those times.
My role as a Drama Therapist and Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor is to help you recognize those amazing qualities that you most certainly have, and to explore the roles you play in your life, while we practice together how to respond more ideally to those inevitable life stressors.
I primarily use Drama Therapy as well as talk therapy in my work with adults and children. The beauty of Drama Therapy is that it can look so many different ways, so it can be tailored to each individual in unique ways that serve each client differently. I utilize a humanistic, person-centered approach with the idea that empowered individuals are more free and have better access to choices they feel good about.
The founder of psychodrama, Jacob Moreno, believed that everyone plays several different roles in their life and thought that the more roles a person has access to, the healthier they are. People often seek out therapy because one or more of the roles they play in their life aren't going well. Life is like an ocean with moments of calm and intense stress, I can help you manage those waves, and know that they always eventually pass. Together, we can take a deeper look at how your life is "playing out" and we can become allied in helping you feel empowered and ready to surf that next wave.
License
License(s)
Professional certifications
Education
Lesley University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$ - $155Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Check
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- Aetna
- Optum
- United Behavioral Health
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Body Image
- Bullying
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Developmental & Intellectual Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief & Loss
- Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs)
- Hoarding
- LGBTQIA+
- Life Coaching
- Mental Health Professionals
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Stress/Stress Management
- Trauma & PTSD
Therapy types
- Art Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Drama Therapy
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Play Therapy & Sandtray
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- People with Disabilities
Location
Cameron, Ballenger & Associates
2246 North State College Boulevard
Fullerton, CA 92831 US
Office is ADA Accessible
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Kids & Tweens (5-12)
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Couples
- Groups
- Families
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
Website and social media