- Stress and anxiety
- Family conflict
- Social anxiety
About Michelle
Michelle Harris is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 16 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, depression, and challenges like communication problems, guilt and shame, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
Michelle keeps sessions direct and practical. She listens to what is most worrying and then works with each person to set clear, manageable goals. Conversations focus on what to try next and how to handle hard moments in real life. Short-term tools and steady check-ins are used alongside deeper conversation when needed.
Her background includes long-term clinical work in community and outpatient settings, where she supported people through big life changes and recovery from difficult experiences. That work shaped a straightforward style that balances problem-solving with time to process emotions.
Michelle emphasizes clear communication skills so people can feel more confident speaking up and handling conflict. She also addresses shame and guilt by helping people notice where those feelings come from and practice kinder self-talk.
For anyone nervous about starting therapy, Michelle encourages small first steps. She asks about what makes sessions easier and adjusts pace accordingly. To begin, people are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see how the approach fits their needs.
Approaches Michelle Uses and how online sessions work
Michelle draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and practical change. One common approach emphasizes learning coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing and behavioral experiments to test feared situations. These techniques help people notice what happens when they try small changes.Another approach concentrates on communication and relationship skills. This involves practicing how to express needs, set boundaries, and solve conflicts in everyday interactions. It can be useful for people dealing with family conflict or difficulty speaking up in social settings.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Michelle collaborates with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is tracked together.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. If you want to learn more about available session options, confirm them during the matching or scheduling step so arrangements match your needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, and related concerns such as communication problems, guilt and shame, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapy style like?
Michelle uses a practical, goal-focused approach that combines short-term tools with deeper conversation. Sessions aim to identify next steps and practice skills people can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working in community and outpatient settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and practices in California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.