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Michelle Frizzelle

Michelle Frizzelle, LMFT

Therapist in California

Compassionate therapist focused on practical change

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  • Values-based work
  • Short practical steps
  • Gentle empathic support

About Michelle

Michelle Frizzelle is a licensed marriage and family therapist with ten years of clinical experience. She works calmly with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and depression. Her style is easygoing and direct, and she focuses on building trust through steady communication.

She helps clients talk through painful memories and life changes. Sessions often center on understanding unhelpful thoughts and finding everyday ways to cope. Michelle encourages small, practical steps that fit each person’s routine.

Michelle uses a mix of evidence-based methods to match each person's needs. She draws from approaches that emphasize values, personal stories, and problem-solving to guide change. Her background includes supporting people through loss, relationship strain, addiction concerns, and sleep or eating difficulties.

Her work also covers issues connected to adoption and foster care, aging, attachment, cancer, and women's concerns. She brings life experience and calm presence to conversations about guilt, shame, trauma, and recovery after sexual assault or domestic violence.

Michelle welcomes people from different places and works with international clients. She asks for open communication about expectations so therapy fits around each person’s life. To begin, she invites prospective clients to share their goals and needs so they can plan a path forward together.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when feelings are hard to face. It is useful for depression, anxiety, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them, which can help with sleep, mood, and anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens and reflects so the client can find their own solutions.

Choosing the right approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to test what fits their goals, preferences, and daily routine. That means trying techniques, checking how they land, and adjusting the plan over time.

For practical matters, confirm the session options before booking because formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats also work better when quieter surroundings or less screen time are preferred. Licensed professionals adapt exercises and tools for remote work so progress can continue even when meeting online.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Michelle commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, self esteem, and ADHD.

What is her general therapeutic approach?

Michelle blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered techniques, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She tailors methods to each person’s goals and day-to-day needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has ten years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, loss, and mood difficulties.

What credential does she hold and where is she located?

She is an LMFT licensed in California and has clinical experience in the region.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here and may change.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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