Michelle Pollastrini

Michelle Pollastrini has a diverse work experience history in the field of behavioral health and counseling. Michelle'smost recent position is as a Clinical Team Lead at Telecare Corporation, starting in November 2022. Prior to that, they were a Behavioral Health Clinician Intern at Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services from August 2021 to May 2022. Michelle also gained experience as a Social Work Intern at Mt. Diablo Unified School District from September 2020 to May 2021. Before pursuing their education, they worked as a Behavioral Health Counselor at East Bay Agency for Children from August 2017 to July 2020. Michelle has also worked as a Behavior Interventionist at Building Connections Behavioral Health, INC. from August 2016 to August 2017 and as a Residential Counselor at Plumfield Academy from June 2015 to July 2016. Additionally, they have experience as a Swim Instructor and Lifeguard at Sonoma State University from 2013 to 2015.

Michelle Pollastrini received their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology from Sonoma State University, which they attended from 2011 to 2015. Michelle then pursued their Master of Social Work (MSW) degree in Social Work at California State University - East Bay, from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, they obtained certifications in First Aid/CPR/AED from the American Red Cross in November 2022, and in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention from the Crisis Prevention Institute in August 2017.