- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
About Michael
Michael Keesey is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with five years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem difficulties, and depression. Michael focuses on practical steps people can use when daily life feels harder than it should.
He starts sessions by listening to each person’s story and identifying small, doable goals. Conversations often center on patterns that make social situations feel stressful and on ways to try different behaviors in everyday life. He encourages skills practice between sessions so new approaches can be tested and adjusted.
Michael also addresses related challenges such as panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiving strain, chronic illness and pain, and problems with communication or control. He helps people name how these issues show up in relationships and everyday routines.
When relationship or intimacy topics come up, sessions explore interaction patterns and ways to express needs more clearly. For people dealing with guilt, shame, forgiveness, or financial stress, he works on practical steps to reduce overwhelm and increase choice.
To begin, clients complete a brief questionnaire and schedule a first appointment. Michael uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Michael describes using evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building practical skills. One common approach helps people notice and test thoughts and behaviors that increase anxiety, teaching clearer ways to respond to stressful social situations. Another approach looks at relationship and attachment patterns so people can try new communication strategies and boundary-setting in real life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together as progress is made.
Specific online session formats are not listed in his biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and other obligations. They also let people practice skills in everyday settings and keep appointments when travel would be difficult. Licensed professionals can use different formats for shorter check-ins or longer sessions depending on what the client needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem challenges, and depression. He also addresses panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and related problems.
What is his approach in sessions?
Sessions begin with listening to your story and naming small, practical goals. He focuses on behavior changes and skills practice you can try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience as a clinician working with the listed concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees vary with location.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first appointment.