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Michelle Stanton White

Michelle Stanton White, LMFT

Therapist in California

Therapist focused on practical change

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  • Warm collaborative style
  • Short practical goals
  • English and Vietnamese

About Michelle

Michelle Stanton White is a licensed marriage and family therapist with nine years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, depression, or difficult relationships. Her way of working is active and collaborative. She aims to help people find clearer choices and healthier habits.

She left a career in the computer industry to pursue therapy because she wanted to help people live better lives. In sessions she focuses on building a warm, trusting relationship first. From there she works with clients to notice patterns that hold them back and to try new ways of responding.

Her practice draws on a few different methods depending on the issue. Michelle may use cognitive behavioral techniques to shift thinking and behavior. She also uses solution-focused and motivational strategies to set practical goals and small steps forward.

Clients can expect a straightforward approach that blends talking and problem-solving. Michelle helps people tackle relationship strain, parenting stress, sleep problems, identity concerns, caregiver stress, and career-related challenges. She also supports people facing aging or geriatric issues and gender dysphoria.

Sessions are offered in English and Vietnamese for people living in California. The initial step is a short matching questionnaire, then scheduling based on therapist availability. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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

How Michelle’s approaches fit into online therapy

Michelle often uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques. Client-centered work focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so people feel heard and understood. It helps when someone needs a calm space to talk through choices and emotions.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change them. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress because it provides clear tools and exercises to practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. Together they set practical, measurable steps and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce commute time, and allow short check-ins when a full in-person visit is difficult. It also lets people continue work on skills and exercises between meetings, which supports steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, career stress, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

The approach is active and collaborative. Sessions mix listening with practical steps, goal-setting, and exercises tailored to the issue.

What is her professional background?

She transitioned from a career in the computer industry to become a therapist and now has nine years of clinical experience.

Which credentials and location apply to this therapist?

The clinician holds a California licensed marriage and family therapist credential (CA LMFT) and practices in California.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Vietnamese.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location and therapist availability.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

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

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