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Michal Pomeranetz

Compassionate therapist for life transitions and mood concerns

LMFT California

Experience
14 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English, Hebrew
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About Michal

Michal Pomeranetz is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions.

Background and approach

With 14 years of clinical experience, she helps clients address motivation and confidence struggles while attending to related themes such as attachment patterns, family of origin issues, caregiver stress, guilt and shame, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and women's issues. She is licensed as an LMFT and offers therapy in English and Hebrew.

Her practice emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored collaboratively. Michal draws from a mix of evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), client-centered approaches, and mindfulness practices to tailor work to each person's needs.

She encourages a practical, skills-oriented focus while attending to values and emotional experience. Getting started in therapy can feel like a brave step, and she aims to make that first move approachable and supported.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to relieve symptoms and improve daily functioning. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete strategies for problem solving and mood management. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward those values; it can help when people feel stuck by promoting psychological flexibility. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes a warm, empathic therapeutic relationship and supports clients in finding their own solutions through acceptance and reflective listening.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to explore needs, goals, and preferences and may draw from CBT, ACT, DBT, client-centered methods, and mindfulness techniques to create a personalized plan that feels manageable and meaningful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by allowing sessions through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue work during life transitions, and maintain regular contact with a licensed professional in ways that suit personal communication styles.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Michal works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem challenges, depression, and coping with life changes, and also focuses on attachment, caregiver stress, family of origin issues, guilt and shame, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and women's issues.
What is the therapist's general approach or style?
Her style is collaborative and nonjudgmental, blending CBT, ACT, DBT, client-centered techniques, and mindfulness to help clients develop practical skills and greater emotional awareness.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of mood and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is licensed in California as an LMFT with license number CA LMFT 53883.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew to accommodate speakers of both languages.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Michal provides sessions via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different communication preferences.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shameMood disordersPost-traumatic stressWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Hebrew