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- CBT methods
- Emotion-focused work
- Motivational interviewing
About Michelle
Michelle Stanton White, LMFT, is licensed in California and has nine years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, self-esteem issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, sleep difficulties, parenting stress, anger, career changes, and life transitions. She also focuses on aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, and gender dysphoria. Sessions are conducted in English and Vietnamese.
Michelle left a career in the computer industry to train as a marriage and family therapist. She describes herself as an active clinician who collaborates with clients to identify self-defeating patterns and to consider new perspectives. She may use Cognitive Behavioral techniques, Solution-Focused strategies, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, or Emotionally-Focused Therapy tools when they fit a situation.
Her process emphasizes practical change. Sessions involve talking through current problems, spotting unhelpful thinking or behavior, and practicing different responses. She works with people on specific concerns like grief, parenting strain, relationship conflict, or managing anxiety.
Michelle aims to help people make choices that lead to clearer thinking and better daily functioning. Therapy sessions often focus on short-term problem solving and skill building alongside conversations about deeper emotional issues.
Her background in a technical field informs a structured approach to problem solving. People who appreciate direct, collaborative work and a blend of skill teaching with emotional reflection may find this style useful.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps with emotional concerns by making space for people to talk through their feelings and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect behavior and mood. It teaches practical skills for anxiety, insomnia, and low mood by changing unhelpful thinking and habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness through coaching in emotional regulation and distress tolerance.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. She combines skill teaching with exploration of feelings and adjusts techniques as needs change.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can use structured CBT exercises, DBT skills coaching, and client-centered conversation effectively at a distance when those formats fit the client's needs.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Vietnamese
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, family issues, grief, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, parenting, anger, career issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, and gender dysphoria.
What is her therapeutic style?
She describes an active, collaborative style that helps clients identify self-defeating patterns and try new behaviors. She uses practical techniques alongside conversation about emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds a California LMFT license and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Vietnamese. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How do fees and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the system.
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