Practitioner: Michelle Renee (Pronouns: She/Her)

Titles: Therapeutic Intimacy Specialist & Cuddle Therapist

I LOVE building lasting connections with my clients!  

Every session is tailored to your pace and needs.

Sometimes we talk. Sometimes we connect in silence. Always, we honor what feels right for you.

I'm capable, sturdy, and here for you. 💜 

Whether you’re longing to be held, looking for grounded emotional support, or exploring how safe, platonic touch can help you thrive, I'm here to walk beside you.

🧭 Trauma-Informed & Collaborative - While I am not a therapist, my work complements therapy beautifully.

Experience gentle, nurturing touch without expectation

Feel deeply accepted, without needing to perform or explain

Build capacity for connection, presence, and emotional safety

First and foremost, I love sharing cuddles with my clients!

Big fan of nerdy book chats (some favorites: Complex PTSD, Mother Hunger, The Emotionally Absent Mother, When the Body Says No, and recently Dissociation Made Simple) - Here's my reading list! 

Neurodivergent-friendly and welcoming of all identities and lifestyles. Your “weird” isn’t weird to me. 

“Michelle is a passionate, ever-evolving professional. Over the course of the years that we’ve been colleagues, I’ve always benefited from her loving, kind, bright presence. I trust Michelle and refer clients to her regularly. If you’re considering her services, I strongly recommend that you get to know this caring practitioner.” ~ Jean Franzblau, Cuddle Sanctuary

Curious about what a session looks like? Check out this training video example .

🗣️ Also Offering Virtual Emotional Processing & Support Sessions  

Life can be overwhelming, and sometimes, what we need most is a compassionate space to sort through the feelings that weigh us down. In these virtual sessions, I provide a calm, judgment-free environment where you can openly express your emotions, process difficult experiences, and reconnect with your inner self.

Together, we’ll explore what’s coming up for you — whether it’s lingering sadness, unprocessed grief, relationship stress, or the emotional residue of past trauma. I’ll guide you through grounding exercises, reflective listening, and gentle reframing to help you gain clarity, self-compassion, and a sense of calm.

You don’t have to go through it alone. Let’s create a space where your emotions can be heard, held, and healed. 

If you'd like to request a session, hit the "request a session" button above or visit my website here .

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Please watch for an email after you request a session. I’ll send a link to schedule a 15 minute call so we can learn more about each other. After our call, I'll ask that you self-determine your rate. See below.

RATES | I use a self-determining rate scale.  You can read more here .  

TRAVEL FEES | If I'm seeing you outside of my standard cities, please inquire.

LOCATIONS | San Diego, CA • Los Angeles, CA • Anaheim, CA • Baltimore/DC • Pittsburgh, PA

San Diego: ’m available for incalls in San Diego at two locations.

My home studio is located in Rancho Bernardo. This location requires the use of stairs into the second-floor space. This is also a pet-friendly space, including 2 cats and a small dog.  The small dog, Dax, is welcome into the session if you’d like; otherwise, he will not be joining us. Please be sure to let me know, as I always assume he’s not included.

I also have a cuddle studio in Imperial Beach, right on the water.  Let’s cuddle and listen to the waves together!  This location requires the use of stairs into the second-floor space.  This is a pet-free location with reserved parking spot.

Los Angeles and Anaheim: I’m available for incalls in Anaheim and the Los Angeles area once a month. I'll be in Santa Monica, Tuesday, July 29th.

Baltimore/DC and Pittsburgh, PA: I see clients in the Baltimore/DC area and Pittsburgh, PA, on a quarterly basis. The next date is TBA, likely October.

I'm adding additional cities regularly.  If you'd like to be notified, please complete my travel inquiry form .

Outcalls may be available if preferred or studio accessibility is an issue.

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To get the most out of what you are looking for from your session, please review the Code of Conduct and view some Cuddlist videos.

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