About Me

Background:

My name is Grace Catherine Mickle, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist in California 153519, Florida TPMF2148, and Virginia 0717002396.

I’m a cisgender, kink positive, non-monogamous, multi-racial woman and a part of LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities.

I attended John F. Kennedy School of Psychology at National University. I’ve worked mostly in Southern California where I had the opportunity to grow up.

I have experience providing individual mental health and crisis care to those in severe need, working with children, teens and families in difficult situations, assisting active duty military adults and families, and working with individuals, couples, families and groups within BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, kink/sex+, non-monogamous and various religious communities. I am trained in EMDR and have a background in Somatic and body-oriented practices. I practice some Buddhist philosophy and spirituality.

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Why I became a therapist:

Lack of resources growing up in a multicultural household left me confused about emotions and how to be present. I was applauded for perfectionism and strived to be the best. Along my journey, I have struggled with obsessive behaviors and losing parts of myself.

In 2019, I finally began to make sustainable changes by rewiring my brain and made behavioral patterns to develop a deep sense of self. From there, I grew into my more spiritual and holistic self. I was motivated during the pandemic to choose healing and began to share it with others.

My approach to therapy:

I work from intuitive and somatic lenses. I take a decolonized approach in my therapeutic work. I know evidence based modalities from Western society though I am able to prioritize Eastern based philosophy and modalities in my practice.

I use nature as a guide to support natural rhythms and cycles of human existence. Seeding, watering and growing phases are in fact a part of who we are too.

My belief is that you already have all of the answers. Coming to therapy serves as a way to unlearn, unclutter and reenergize lost parts of self. Using a Trauma Informed Approach, I provide and use Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Codependency and Boundary Work and EMDR for individuals, couples and families.

Education and Experiences:

Master of Arts Counseling Psychology emphasis in Holistic and Somatic Studies

CAMFT and VAMFT Affiliations

Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Trainee

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Trained

Nutrition and Mental Health Certified

Internal Family Systems Trained

 200 Hr Yoga Trainee

Integrative Approaches Trained

Shamanism Training and Lived Experience

Quotes I find inspiring:

The truth is, we are all connected within our minds, bodies and souls. We can heal when we pause, connect and set intentions to move towards the most authentic versions of ourselves. It begins here, with you.

What I like to do for fun:

I enjoy the outdoors. I am working towards becoming a yoga instructor. I am vegan and love working out. I also ride a motorcycle!

Quotes I find inspiring:

The truth is, we are all connected within our minds, bodies and souls. We can heal when we pause, connect and set intentions to move towards the most authentic versions of ourselves. It begins here, with you.

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Licensed Provider

Grace Mickle, LMFT

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EMDR & Somatic Experiencing for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ across California, Florida & Virginia

Licensed Provider

Grace Mickle, CA AMFT