I am a licensed Marriage Family Therapist in California with 26 years of professional work experience. I have helped clients with family conflicts, parenting issues and trauma & abuse. I have worked extensively with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and elder abuse. I also have experience working with motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I will listen without judgement and am open to clients of any sexual orientation, ethnicity or culture. I believe that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Domestic Violence, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Infidelity, Post-traumatic stress, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 37351
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Michelle Carstensen. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
She has helped me get back into things that I put away for myself and help me get out of my comfort zone. She listens to what I need and what I want to work on. Michelle is amazing!
Written on Feb 24, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I find great peace when I speak to Michelle. She provides such a warm and supportive energy in every session.
Written on Feb 20, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Very insightful. Great listener and helped me understand where I'm at very quickly.
Written on Feb 13, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Michelle is amazing in that she listens, then responds in such a constructive manner. She can sense what type of learner you are and adjust a regimen to work for you! I'm so thankful for her and thankful for our sessions!
Written on Feb 08, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and grief
Michelle has been my therapist, life coach, life changer. Forever grateful for the way she has been able to impact my life.
Written on Nov 29, 2023 after therapy with Michelle for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Michelle is an adept listener. While she pulls from her knowledge of foundational therapy she also is astute and intuitive. She is pragmatic, approachable, very efficient and how she manages to connect every session on the dot virtually regardless of the technical challenges I am having is utterly beyond me. My only hesitation is if too many people find out how wonderful she is she will always be booked. :)
Written on Sep 27, 2023 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and adhd