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Michelle Stanton White, LMFT

Collaborative Marriage and Family Therapist
  • Anxiety and grief support
  • Relationship and family issues
  • Warm collaborative approach

About Michelle Stanton White

Michelle Stanton White is a Marriage and Family Therapist who left a successful career in the computer industry to pursue work that felt more meaningful. She combines a practical, action-oriented style with a warm, collaborative stance to help people address anxiety, grief, depression, relationship difficulties, and other life stresses. As an LMFT - which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - she applies therapeutic techniques that fit each person’s situation, drawing on approaches such as cognitive behavioral methods, solution-focused work, strategic family interventions, and motivational interviewing.

Michelle takes an active role in sessions, guiding clients to recognize patterns that undermine their goals, shift unhelpful perspectives, and make more effective choices. She emphasizes the importance of a trusting, supportive relationship as the foundation for lasting change, and she works side by side with individuals, couples, and families to move past current challenges and toward a more satisfying, productive life.

Whether someone seeks short-term problem solving or deeper work on long-standing issues, Michelle aims to tailor interventions so they feel relevant and achievable, helping people build skills and insights that translate into everyday life.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteem

Also Specializes In

LGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressGender dysphoria

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Michelle Stanton White have?

Michelle Stanton White has 9 years of experience.

Is Michelle Stanton White a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LMFT credential. Her license is CA LMFT 105622.

In which languages does Michelle Stanton White provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Vietnamese.

Where is Michelle Stanton White located?

She is located in California.

How can I work with Michelle Stanton White as my therapist?

You can work with Michelle Stanton White through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Michelle Stanton White work with international clients?

Michelle Stanton White does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Michelle Stanton White cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Michelle Stanton White integrates client-centered work and cognitive behavioral strategies to support clients in making practical changes while keeping the therapeutic relationship central. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathy and collaboration, helping people feel understood so they can explore values, motivations, and emotional needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people resolve uncertainty and strengthen commitment to change when ambivalence is present.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Michelle works collaboratively to identify which methods best match a person’s goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She views treatment as a joint effort and adjusts techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from home. Licensed professionals can deliver many of the same therapeutic tools via these formats, and Michelle adapts her approach to the medium to help clients move toward their goals.

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