- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem work
- Social anxiety focus
About Michele
Michele Bussell is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with six years of clinical experience. She works with people who have stress, anxiety, mood concerns, relationship struggles, and issues with self-esteem. Michele also focuses on social anxiety and phobia among other related concerns.
She has worked in crisis residential treatment programs, school-based counseling, adult drug court substance programs, and behavioral health centers. Those settings shaped how she listens and how she plans practical next steps. Michele prioritizes clear, down-to-earth conversation and steady problem-solving.
In sessions she treats clients as the expert on their own lives and builds on existing strengths. She encourages people to name feelings without judgment and to notice what helps in difficult moments. That approach is aimed at helping people make steady, manageable changes.
Michele brings experience with mood disorders, panic and post-traumatic stress, and relational concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues. She also supports people dealing with workplace stress, divorce or separation, and women's issues. Her work includes addressing motivational challenges and questions of self-worth.
Practical matters are part of the work. Michele’s background in court-related programs and school settings means she can help with goals that intersect with daily life, such as school or work functioning, and navigating community systems. She accepts clients internationally and conducts sessions in English.
Approaches used and what online work looks like
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are part of Michele’s practice. One common approach focuses on identifying patterns that keep anxiety active and testing small behavior changes to reduce fear in social situations. This helps people practice new responses and gain clearer feedback about what works. Another approach emphasizes mood stabilization and managing intense emotional episodes by building day-to-day routines and coping steps. That can help people with mood disorders, panic, and disruptive mood symptoms to track changes and respond sooner. Finding the right approach happens together. Michele will talk with the client about goals, past efforts, and preferences, then try methods that fit those factors. Adjustments are made over time based on how a person responds, so the work stays practical and collaborative. Session logistics should be checked before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Confirm which session types are offered and how they are scheduled. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a work break, reduce travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. Michele accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English, and she uses her clinical experience to help clients fit therapy into everyday life.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Michele works with stress, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship problems, and self-esteem issues. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
She treats clients as experts in their own lives and encourages open, nonjudgmental discussion. Sessions emphasize practical steps and building on existing strengths.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working in crisis residential programs, school-based counseling, adult drug court substance programs, and behavioral health centers.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed in California, and practices from California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. She also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.