Michelle Stanton White is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self esteem, and relationship struggles. She speaks English and Vietnamese and brings nine years of clinical experience to sessions. Michelle emphasizes practical steps and clear conversations so clients can feel less stuck and more able to act.
She left a career in the computer industry to pursue therapy because she wanted work that focused on helping people live better lives. In sessions she collaborates with clients to spot self-defeating patterns and try different ways of thinking and behaving. She draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing when those tools fit the situation.
Her style is active and goal-oriented. Michelle often combines short-term strategies with deeper conversation about feelings and relationships. She believes progress grows out of a warm, trusting working relationship and practical changes clients can try between meetings.
Michelle works with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, parenting and caregiver stress, aging and geriatric matters, gender dysphoria, sleep problems, career issues, and coping with life changes. She aims to help clients move past current difficulties and toward more satisfying daily life.
To begin, people follow the site matching process and schedule based on the therapist's listed availability. Michelle’s approach focuses on what feels achievable next, with clear steps to try between sessions.
How specific approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping the client lead the direction of change. It is helpful for people who want a supportive space to talk through feelings and figure out their own goals.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress management.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers tools for regulating intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It is often used when people struggle with strong anger, relationship conflicts, or difficulty calming down.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made and needs shift.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also help when quieter surroundings or less screen time are preferred, depending on the format available. Ask about current session options when you schedule.
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and self esteem difficulties. Relationship problems, intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, sleep troubles, parenting and caregiver stress are also within her focus.
What is Michelle's therapy style like?
Her approach is active and collaborative, mixing practical strategies with deeper conversation. Sessions often involve identifying unhelpful patterns and trying concrete steps between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Michelle has nine years of clinical experience working as a licensed marriage and family therapist. She draws on that background to guide treatment decisions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, practicing in California. No additional licensing details are provided here.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Vietnamese. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Use the continue button on this profile on the site, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's listed availability.
