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Michele Caban

Experienced LMFT offering practical, compassionate therapy

LMFT California

Experience
35 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Michele

Michele Caban is a licensed marriage and family therapist who draws on 35 years of clinical experience to guide people through stress, anxiety, relationship conflicts, trauma and grief.

Background and approach

She centers a collaborative, client-focused stance that honors each person as an expert on their own life while bringing practical therapeutic tools to address current difficulties. Her work often combines cognitive behavioral strategies with mindfulness and acceptance-based techniques to help clients develop clearer thinking, emotional regulation, and value-driven action.

In sessions she also attends to attachment patterns and relational dynamics, helping clients navigate communication challenges, blended family transitions, and issues such as infidelity, caregiver stress, and multicultural concerns. Michele has supported people facing depression, isolation, guilt and shame, and life-purpose questions, and she brings sensitivity to matters related to HIV/AIDS and non-monogamous relationship structures.

She practices in California as an LMFT and offers a strengths-based, respectful approach that emphasizes collaboration, practical skills, and gradual progress toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life



Michele commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her online work. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting thought and behavior patterns that contribute to stress or anxiety, providing concrete skills for managing mood and improving daily functioning. ACT emphasizes values-based living and mindfulness, helping people accept difficult emotions while committing to actions that reflect what matters most.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with clients to explore which methods align with their goals, preferences, and comfort level, and may blend techniques from different models to suit each person’s needs. That collaborative planning helps shape a personalized path forward rather than a one-size-fits-all program.

Online therapy with Michele is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for busy schedules and varying communication preferences. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and time zones while letting clients access licensed professionals in a way that fits their daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Michele commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, and also addresses related issues like attachment, communication, caregiver stress, and life purpose.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, combining cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies to build practical skills and emotional awareness.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 35 years of professional work experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credential LMFT and is licensed as CA LMFT 38244, practicing in California.
Does she work with clients in other countries?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers services in English.
In what session formats does she offer therapy?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Prospective clients should select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

35+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English