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Michelle Stanton White

Michelle Stanton White

LMFT

California

Compassionate therapist focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, California / 105622
Experience
9 years
Languages
English, Vietnamese
Location
California

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    • Motivational approaches
    • Collaborative process
    • English and Vietnamese

    About Michelle

    Michelle Stanton White is a licensed marriage and family therapist with nine years of experience helping people get through hard times. She speaks English and Vietnamese and works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and relationship concerns. Her approach is warm and collaborative, and she focuses on practical steps you can try between sessions.

    Michelle left a career in the computer industry to pursue therapy because she wanted to help people live better lives. In sessions she listens actively and partners with clients to identify self-defeating patterns. She helps people shift perspective and make changes that fit their goals and values.

    Her work uses a mix of approaches, including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and solution-focused ideas when relevant. She tailors techniques to the situation and the person rather than following a single script.

    Michelle also addresses issues like parenting strain, aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, gender dysphoria, intimacy-related problems, sleeping difficulties, career and self-esteem struggles. She aims to help people move past current difficulties toward a more satisfying, productive life.

    People can expect an active, goal-oriented collaboration focused on workable changes. Sessions usually include talking through specific challenges, practicing new ways of responding, and making clear next steps to try between meetings.

  2. How motivational and client-centered approaches translate online

    Michelle commonly integrates Motivational Interviewing and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. Motivational Interviewing helps people identify their own reasons for change and build motivation one step at a time, which can be useful for goals like improving sleep, managing anxiety, or addressing substance-related ambivalence. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting each person to find their own solutions, which helps when someone needs a calmer, nonjudgmental space to sort through feelings.

    She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes between sessions. Together these approaches give a mix of support, motivation, and concrete skills that can fit different concerns and goals. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to decide which methods make sense based on needs and preferences.

    Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also supports continuity of care when life or work routines change. Licensed professionals can adapt tools and exercises to work well in remote sessions, and Michelle will help tailor the pace and focus to match each person's situation.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteem

    Also works with

    LGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressGender dysphoria

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    9+ years

    Listed in

    California

    Languages

    English, Vietnamese

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does Michelle help with?

    She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, caregiver stress, and related concerns such as sleeping, anger, career, and self-esteem.

    What is Michelle's general approach to therapy?

    Her style is active and client-centered. She listens, helps identify unhelpful patterns, and works with clients to set practical goals and try new behaviors between sessions.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    Michelle has nine years of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist working with a range of emotional and life concerns.

    What are her credentials and where is she based?

    She is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.

    Which languages are available for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English and Vietnamese.

    Can international clients work with Michelle?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How does billing and cost work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

    What is the first step to begin therapy?

    Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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