About Michelle
Michelle Stanton White is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California who offers calm, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship or family strain. She speaks English and Vietnamese and draws on nine years of clinical experience to help clients find clearer choices and better day-to-day functioning.
She left a long career in the computer industry to work in therapy because she wanted to help people live fuller lives.
How Michelle works
Michelle takes an active, collaborative approach. She listens, helps people notice patterns that hold them back, and coaches them toward concrete steps they can try between sessions. Her work blends client-centered listening with structured techniques when needed.
That can mean using cognitive behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thoughts, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to manage strong emotions, or motivational interviewing to boost readiness for change. She matches methods to the situation rather than sticking to a single formula.
Michelle helps people with a wide range of concerns including parenting stress, caregiver burden, aging-related issues, gender dysphoria, intimacy and sexual concerns, sleeping problems, anger, and career transitions. She also supports LGBT clients and those coping with trauma or abuse. Sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversation.
Michelle aims to build a warm, trusting relationship so people feel safe trying new behaviors. Her goal is to help clients move past current difficulties and toward a more satisfying daily life.
Michelle lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Michelle works with
The areas below are the ones Michelle selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Gender dysphoria
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 9 |
| Languages | English, Vietnamese |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
How her therapeutic methods translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's perspective. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so the client can feel heard and discover their own solutions; this helps with relationship concerns and self-esteem issues.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and homework to change unhelpful thinking and improve mood, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. Michelle will talk with each person about goals and try techniques that fit their needs and preferences. If something does not feel helpful, she adjusts the plan and uses other methods until a better fit emerges.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is good for deeper conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can support brief check-ins or ongoing skill practice between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage caregiving responsibilities, and maintain momentum between appointments.
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