- Strengths focused
- Practical conversation
- Values aligned
About Michael
Michael Lemley is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of practice. He takes a collaborative, down-to-earth approach and aims to create space for a person's authentic self to show up. Michael focuses on clear, honest conversation so people can better understand what is happening in their lives.
He helps with stress and anxiety by identifying strengths and values that matter to each person. He also works with people struggling with low self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes. Communication problems, forgiveness, and building self-love are regular topics in sessions.
Sessions center on practical conversation rather than jargon. Michael and the person agree on goals and try straightforward strategies that fit daily life. He pays attention to what people are already doing well and uses that as a starting point.
His style is relational - that means attention is given to how people connect, relate, and communicate. The therapist helps people notice patterns and make small changes that can lead to clearer relationships and better self-understanding. Work is paced to each person's needs.
Michael practices in California and conducts sessions in English. He uses a collaborative process to help people move toward the life and relationships they want. To begin, visitors can use the site's Start Therapy process to match and schedule with him.
He helps with stress and anxiety by identifying strengths and values that matter to each person. He also works with people struggling with low self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes. Communication problems, forgiveness, and building self-love are regular topics in sessions.
Sessions center on practical conversation rather than jargon. Michael and the person agree on goals and try straightforward strategies that fit daily life. He pays attention to what people are already doing well and uses that as a starting point.
His style is relational - that means attention is given to how people connect, relate, and communicate. The therapist helps people notice patterns and make small changes that can lead to clearer relationships and better self-understanding. Work is paced to each person's needs.
Michael practices in California and conducts sessions in English. He uses a collaborative process to help people move toward the life and relationships they want. To begin, visitors can use the site's Start Therapy process to match and schedule with him.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.