- Stress and anxiety
- Family challenges
- Trauma recovery
About Michelle
Michelle Harris is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist with 16 years of practice. She focuses on helping people cope with stress and anxiety, manage depression, and navigate family challenges. Michelle aims to create an open space where clients can say what they feel without judgment.
Her work often begins with listening closely to what matters most to each person. She helps clients name emotions, spot patterns, and try practical steps to improve daily life. Conversations are grounded and straightforward so parents and caregivers can use strategies between sessions.
Michelle has assisted people facing trauma and abuse and supports those adjusting to life changes. She also helps with communication problems, handling guilt and shame, building self-love, and managing social anxiety or phobia. Her experience includes a range of community and clinical settings over many years.
Sessions emphasize collaboration and small, doable goals. Michelle helps people experiment with new behaviors and reflect on what works. Progress is measured in changes people notice at home, work, and in relationships.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and Michelle offers steady, nonjudgmental support through that process. She encourages practical problem-solving alongside emotional work to help clients move toward a more satisfying life.
Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits
Michelle uses well-established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people cope and make changes. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors so clients feel less anxious and more in control of daily stressors. Another approach centers on stabilizing and processing reactions after trauma, helping people reduce overwhelm and regain a sense of routine and safety. Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, everyday challenges, and preferences, then try methods that match those needs. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress and feedback shape the plan. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules and can reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a quick touchpoint is helpful, or sessions that work around a parent's work break. Because the exact session formats for this therapist are not specified here, confirm current options before booking to know what will work best for your routine and comfort.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Michelle focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include communication problems, guilt and shame, self-love, and social anxiety or phobia.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. She listens, helps name patterns, and supports clients to try straightforward steps they can use between visits.
How much experience does she have?
She holds 16 years of professional experience working in California settings with people facing a range of concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.