Michelle Stanton White

Supportive, practical therapy for life transitions

LMFT California

Experience: 9 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English, Vietnamese

About Michelle

Michelle Stanton White is a California-based licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

Background and approach

With nine years of clinical experience and a background that includes a career change from the computer industry to therapy, she brings practical problem-solving skills and warmth to the therapeutic relationship. Michelle emphasizes collaboration, working with clients to identify self-defeating patterns, shift perspectives, and build skills for healthier choices.

Her practice weaves together evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused strategies, and motivational interviewing, tailoring techniques to each person's needs. She also attends to issues related to family dynamics, caregiving and aging concerns, gender dysphoria, and intimacy or sexual health matters.

Services are offered in English and Vietnamese to accommodate diverse linguistic needs. Michelle aims to support clients in moving past immediate difficulties toward a more satisfying and productive life by combining active guidance with a trusting, client-centered stance.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients examine unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learn practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and sleep problems. Sessions often involve identifying patterns, practicing new coping strategies, and setting achievable behavioral goals.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens deeply and supports the client's own process of finding solutions. This approach is useful for people seeking empathic reflection and a collaborative space to explore identity, grief, or relationship concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michelle works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they may try different techniques and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage in sessions from different locations and at varied times. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and sustain momentum between sessions while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Michelle work with?

She addresses a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, sleep difficulties, parenting and career challenges.

What is Michelle's therapeutic approach and style?

Her style is active and collaborative, combining client-centered listening with evidence-informed techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, EFT, and motivational interviewing to tailor interventions to each client's situation.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Michelle has nine years of experience working as a licensed therapist, bringing both clinical training and prior professional experience from the computer industry to her practice.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, credential CA LMFT 105622, and practices with a focus on clients based in that state.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are available in English and Vietnamese. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available for online work?

Michelle provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences and schedules.

How are costs and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are offered via a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Michelle?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Self esteem

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressGender dysphoria

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Vietnamese