Connie Micale, LCSW

Connie Micale has a unique way of connecting with children unlike any other therapist we have encountered. .. . our daughter has a tendency to clam up and refuse to engage in therapy sessions, however, Connie, with her masterful techniques and childlike wonder herself, was able to draw my child out in a way that she was unaware Connie was doing so. Connie’s commitment to serving us and making sure our needs are met are unparalleled. We are grateful for the gift she has given us and the heartfelt dedication she has had to our daughter.

About two years ago, I was diagnosed with complex PTSD by multiple medical professionals, after my body slowly broke down from not treating it: I was throwing up, I couldn’t stand because of back pain, I was having panic attacks, I wasn’t sleeping. I was in the ER and terrified.
For roughly 18 months, I saw a traditional talk therapist/​psychiatrist twice a week and made good progress to a point. I would say for what she does, my old psychiatrist is the best in San Francisco. That said, I cycled through many prescription medications, to the point that I was taking 6 different prescription medications on any given day. Then I reached a point where I felt that all of my «issues» were out on the table in wild technicolor, but I just wasn’t actually moving through them, or at least not very quickly.
This is where Connie comes in. A woman I met at a trauma retreat at Green Gultch highly recommended EMDR so I thought I’d give it a try, even though I was a little bit wary of such a new methodology (I’ve been a classic therapy girl since college). My old therapist recommended Connie (thank GOD!)
In my short 9-​months with Connie, I’ve been able to do a complete 180 in my life. I have experienced nothing like my work with Connie to truly integrate and move through my conditioning, traumas, and self-​limiting beliefs.
And now, just 9-​months after starting with Connie, I am no longer taking medications, I have left my soul-​crushing job, and have achieved true peace in my life, work, and relationships. I am pursuing passion in my work and my life with unapologetic certainty. EMDR and Connie are miracle-​workers. I can not recommend her more highly.
I found myself recommending Connie to multiple people and figured it was time to write a Unilocal review. Thank you, Connie, for being so amazing!!!

I’ve seen Connie Micale on & off for about 5 years now and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone who is seeking a therapist.
What I love about Connie is that she is fully engaged and remembers all the minutiae of my life (which I find amazing). She has incredible insight which means she can see through my b.s. and provide guidance while still being extremely supportive.
I also appreciate is that she is dedicated to helping me move forward in my life. I don’t feel like I’m just running around in circles with the same old problems, patterns and issues hanging over my head.
And while Connie is compassionate & sensitive she has a great sense of humor!

wonderful, WONDERFUL therapist! She was very understanding, knowledgeable and insightful on my particular condition and struggles. She was my very first therapist and I couldn’t have been more happy with her help. I feel like I am more prepared for any new situations that I may face in the future. I would recommend her for sure and will be using her in the future as well.

I highly recommend Connie. She is a passionate, enthusiastic and supportive therapist with a great deal of knowledge. She has helped me tremendously to have hope despite my struggles and to see that I can make a life for myself and find happiness within myself. Today, because of her support, I have a much clearer understanding of the roots of my struggles and challenges and opportunities of my personal journey.