I am licensed in California with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Family problems, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Women's issues, Young adult issues
CA LCSW 128516
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I’m so grateful for the support, guidance, and compassion I’ve received. Michelle creates a safe, judgment-free space where I feel heard, understood, and encouraged to grow. She’s helped me navigate some of my hardest moments and given me tools that have truly made a difference in my life. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a caring and knowledgeable therapist.
Written on Jun 16, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Michelle is the perfect blend of professional, caring, empathetic, mixed with radical accountability. When I started seeing Michelle, I was wondering if I might need to be committed to an outpatient program for anxiety. I decided to try therapy again, and I began to unravel the misunderstood parts of my self, and reflect on them without judgment. Thanks to Michelle’s help.
Written on Aug 05, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties