Greetings,
I am happy that you have taken these first, critical steps, toward reaching your goals. I am excited at the prospect of being able to walk with you along your journey.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California and have over 15 years of experience in providing services to those who are looking to improve or enrich their lives in some way. I am a clinician who believes in walking with clients along a collaborative path toward betterment. I will help you clearly establish what you would like to improve and/or what you envision for your future. I have a warm and empathic counseling style, combined with a variety of counseling approaches that are active and result-driven. Using techniques from Cognitive Behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, solution focused therapy, we will help you get where you would like to go. I specialize in issues involving family problems, parenting issues, relationship issues, abuse and survivor work, grief work, trauma, and issues affecting children and adolescents.
Congratulations on taking that all-important step of researching how to improve your life journey. I truly hope we can walk together toward a future of balance, stability, and satisfaction.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 40177
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Michelle Garibaldi. 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.
Michelle wasted no time in getting it. I've had experiences in Therapy before where the first appointment or two were largely introductory. I left my first session with Michelle with value advice and more confidence in therapy than I've had in the past.
Michelle is incredibly knowledgable and approachable. She's compassionate and ready to challenge you where you should be challenged and work with you where you need assistance.
Written on Apr 23, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Michelle is a wonderful insightful therapist. She makes you feel comfortable talking about your issues and being a partner in your progress. We all need Michelle in our life when times get tough. Thank you for sharing this journey with me. You are greatly appreciated.
Written on Feb 13, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
Darn good therapist
Written on Jan 09, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Michelle has been such a huge help to me! She has helped me to see and understand things I did not before and she has given me tools to make real changes in my life. She wise, experienced, always no judgment and very warm-hearted. She has really helped me grow and learn.
Written on Jul 29, 2023 after therapy with Michelle for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Anytime you hear a comedian talk about their therapist and you are like, "Man that therapist is really funny but also has an extremely valid point", that is Michelle. She is not afraid to point out the absurdity of any situation you find yourself in and make you feel sane for the feelings you do have. She has a big, present personality and is able to dial in to yours so that she can speak your language. Once I started, therapy was not something I dreaded every week, even at the worst of it emotionally, because I knew Michelle would find a way to help me back up without any judgement. She always knows when it is the right time for a metaphor, a personal story, or to just needle you in the right way to get you to look clearly in the mirror. And good lord she has the patience of a saint. Because looking back, she gave me the answer I was looking for in the first month, but I had to take my time to get out of my own way over the better part of a year to actually hear it. She never forced a solution but offered it in kind until I was ready to take it. I can't say enough good things about Michelle. Thank you for guiding me to peace.
Written on Jan 07, 2023 after therapy with Michelle for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Michelle was such a huge help when I needed someone to talk to! She not only made me feel completely comfortable talking about my personal life, but she gave me so much great advice! The skills I have learned and implemented into my daily life has helped me tremendously. I could not have gotten through some really tough times without her guidance and her giving me new coping skills. I appreciated her time and I would highly recommend! She is a fantastic therapist, probably the best I have had. To sum it up, Michelle was a blessing for me!
Written on Dec 10, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes