- Skills focused
- Warm and direct
- English and Vietnamese
About Michelle
Michelle Stanton White is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on practical help for everyday struggles. She speaks English and Vietnamese and aims to make therapy straightforward for people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship strain, or parenting pressures.
She left a long career in the computer industry to train as a therapist because she wanted to help people live better lives. She uses a collaborative style and works alongside clients to identify patterns that get in the way. Sessions are aimed at small, achievable changes rather than long lists of abstract goals.
Her work often combines clear, skills-based methods with a warm therapeutic relationship. Techniques may include cognitive behavioral ideas, solution-focused steps, and motivational interviewing, chosen to fit the problem at hand. The focus is on helping clients notice self-defeating habits and try different choices.
Michelle has nine years of clinical experience as an LMFT in California. She supports people coping with parenting stress, family conflict, caregiving strain, aging concerns, gender dysphoria, and intimacy-related worries, among other issues. She also helps people managing work stress, sleep problems, anger, and life transitions.
Sessions are presented in a collaborative manner where therapist and client set goals together. The aim is steady progress toward a more comfortable, productive daily life rather than quick fixes. Prospective clients can expect a direct, empathetic approach focused on practical steps they can use between appointments.
How her approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience, so sessions focus on listening, reflecting, and helping clients state their goals in their own words. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort feelings or make decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) gives practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and habits. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress by teaching step-by-step skills and homework to try between visits.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It includes attention to mindfulness, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness in everyday life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and tailor techniques from these methods together with each client. This collaborative process helps match the approach to the person’s needs rather than applying a single method by default.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. If you plan to start, confirm the current session formats before booking so you know which options are available. Online work can make it easier to keep regular appointments and practice real-life skills between sessions without changing your routine.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Vietnamese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Michelle help with?
She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, sleeping difficulties, anger, career stress, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and active. She focuses on concrete steps and may use several evidence-based techniques to help clients change unhelpful patterns.
What is her professional background?
Michelle left a career in the computer industry to become a therapist and has nine years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Vietnamese.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Michelle?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.