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- Mindfulness practice
- Behavioral strategies
- Communication skills
About Michelle
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Colorado with 10 years of experience, Michelle Garcia focuses on family concerns, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. She works with adults who want practical tools for anxiety, relationship strain, and big life transitions. Sessions are conducted in English.
Michelle uses straightforward techniques rather than long theory talks. She blends mindfulness practices with behavioral strategies to help people manage anxiety and reduce avoidance. In sessions she teaches simple exercises clients can try between visits.
Her work with trauma emphasizes pacing and skill-building. She helps people notice triggers, reduce overwhelming reactions, and develop safer ways to respond. That approach aims to make daily life more manageable rather than focusing only on past events.
When relationships are under stress she focuses on communication problems and concrete interaction habits. She helps clients practice clearer requests, set boundaries, and respond less reactively. These are skills that can change how conversations go at home and work.
Michelle also addresses social anxiety and phobia by combining exposure-based steps with calming practices. She breaks larger goals into small steps so progress is visible. People who work with her can expect short term exercises alongside longer-term skill building.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Michelle uses evidence-based techniques that fit well with remote sessions. Mindfulness practice involves brief guided exercises to notice thoughts and sensations; this helps reduce anxiety and can be led in session and practiced at home. Behavioral strategies focus on small, measurable changes in daily habits and routines; online check-ins track progress and adapt steps as needed.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match goals, comfort level, and how quickly they want to move. That decision is revisited regularly so the plan can shift if a method isn’t helping.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as current options are not listed here. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and use short check-ins when a full session isn’t possible. They also let clients practice real-world skills between meetings and report back quickly, which helps keep progress moving.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on family issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include communication problems and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques such as mindfulness and behavioral change. Sessions emphasize skills you can apply between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working in clinical settings and with individual clients.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Colorado.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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