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About Michelle
Michelle Stanton White is a California LMFT with nine years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and caregiver or aging-related stress. She works with adults on parenting challenges, sleep problems, career transitions, gender dysphoria concerns, and trauma or abuse recovery. Sessions are offered in English and Vietnamese.
Michelle left a career in the computer industry to practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist. She takes an active, collaborative approach in sessions. She helps people notice patterns that hold them back, talk through decisions, and try new behaviors to test what works in daily life.
Her work draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused methods. She chooses techniques that match the person’s situation and goals rather than using the same method for everyone.
In the therapy room Michelle focuses on building a trusting working relationship and on practical change. Conversations often include identifying self-defeating thoughts, practicing different responses, and setting small experiments to shift habits. She aims to help people move beyond their current difficulties toward clearer choices and improved daily functioning.
People who prefer an engaged therapist who offers concrete strategies and moment-to-moment feedback may find her style useful. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking and follow the site prompts to begin the matching process.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting to help people clarify what matters to them. It supports issues like relationship concerns, grief, and decisions by prioritizing the client’s perspective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions, and uses exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behavior; it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with anger, relationship strain, and stress regulation.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that fit the person’s goals, situation, and preferences. That plan can change over time as needs and progress become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow workday check-ins or brief follow-ups when they suit you. Some approaches used in sessions include structured worksheets, behavioral experiments to try between meetings, and skills practice that can be reviewed together during a live visit. These elements are designed to help apply therapy to everyday routines and challenges without promising any particular session format.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Vietnamese
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, parenting and caregiver stress, sleep problems, career concerns, and gender dysphoria.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses an active, collaborative approach that blends client-centered listening with practical techniques like CBT, DBT, EFT, and Motivational Interviewing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience as a practicing clinician.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Vietnamese.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.