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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Michal
LMFT (California) with 14 years' experience, Michal Pomeranetz helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and big life changes. She works with clients on motivation, confidence, and coping skills. Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew and are based in California.
Michal uses practical, conversational methods in sessions. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding. Work in sessions often includes learning specific skills, practicing new behaviors, and checking what does and does not help in daily life.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. Clients can expect clear goals, gentle challenges to unhelpful thoughts, and exercises to build coping skills between meetings. Michal pays attention to attachment history, caregiver stress, family of origin concerns, guilt and shame, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress when these issues are relevant.
Sessions combine talk and practical tools. Michal helps people identify values, set small experiments, and use mindfulness techniques to reduce reactivity. She also supports women who are dealing with gendered stress and role changes.
People interested in working with Michal begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
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How Michal uses evidence-based methods in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It focuses on noticing thoughts without getting stuck and committing to actions that fit personal goals, which can help with anxiety and motivation issues.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching concrete skills. Clients learn to test thoughts, try new behaviors, and track progress between sessions to reduce symptoms like depression and anxiety.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and daily life demands to decide which methods to emphasize. That collaborative process means techniques can change as needs evolve.
Confirm the current session options before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and to continue skill practice between meetings. For example, some clients appreciate shorter check-ins when time is limited, while others prefer a full session to work through bigger topics. The focus is on practical ways to integrate therapy into everyday life and on selecting methods that suit the client's schedule and goals.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Hebrew
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, family of origin issues, guilt and shame, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and women's issues.
What therapeutic approaches are used?
Her work uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness Therapy. These methods guide skill building, values work, and practical behavior changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience in clinical work. That experience includes helping people with mood concerns and life transitions.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California. Sessions are provided from her California practice.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. The therapist's practice uses a short matching questionnaire to begin.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process initiates booking and the initial intake.
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