About Michelle
Michelle Frizzelle is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California with ten years of clinical experience. She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and ADHD. Michelle aims to be down-to-earth and present while people take steps toward clearer goals and better day-to-day coping.
She blends practical approaches so conversations lead to small, doable changes. Sessions often focus on noticing patterns, testing new habits, and building skills for managing emotions and overwhelming moments.
Background and approach
She uses techniques that help people sort through painful memories and work toward greater emotional balance. Michelle describes herself as easygoing and values steady communication. She works collaboratively to learn what matters most to each person and to set realistic steps forward.
Her background includes a range of life and clinical experience that shapes a calm, steady style in sessions. Over a decade of work has included helping people with relationship concerns, parenting stresses, sleep or eating disruptions, addiction struggles, and issues tied to trauma or loss. She also addresses topics like attachment questions, aging concerns, and challenges after adoption or foster care experiences.
Sessions are offered in English and Michelle accepts international clients. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can pick formats that fit their schedules and comfort levels.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small meaningful actions even when feelings are hard. It can help people who feel stuck by teaching ways to notice thoughts without getting stuck in them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and tests new ways of doing things to reduce anxiety or low mood. CBT is useful for practical problems like sleep, worry, and daily habits. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own experience and priorities, with the therapist listening closely and reflecting back what they hear to help clients make their own decisions.Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. Michelle will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then use techniques from these approaches that fit best. The plan can change over time as needs and goals evolve, and the emphasis is on working together to find what helps most.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people see facial cues and have longer conversations. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or use less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, processing emotions between sessions, and keeping momentum on practical goals. These formats offer flexibility so therapy can fit around work, caregiving, or travel plans.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Commitment issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Women's issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- California, Oregon
- Languages
- English
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