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Dr. Michelle White

Compassionate psychologist blending insight and strategy

CA Psychologist 33651 California

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy
Languages
English

About Michelle

Dr. Michelle White is a California licensed psychologist with seven years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She has worked across settings including independent practice and community mental health, providing individual and group psychotherapy as well as psychological assessment services. Her background includes assessment work related to ADHD, autism, depression, intellectual developmental disorder, generalized anxiety, and OCD.

Her therapeutic practice blends psychodynamic perspectives with cognitive behavioral techniques, drawing on attachment and object relations ideas to understand patterns that shape current difficulties while using practical strategies to address symptoms.

Areas she commonly supports include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, with additional attention to abandonment, attachment issues, isolation and loneliness, self-love, sexual assault and abuse, social anxiety and phobia. Dr.

White emphasizes a collaborative stance, viewing clients as experts on their own stories and building on existing strengths to meet challenges. She recognizes that reaching out for therapy is a courageous step and aims to create a respectful, thoughtful environment that helps clients move toward clearer goals and more effective coping.

Integrating Insight and Skills in Online Therapy

Dr. White draws on psychodynamic therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in her online practice to address a range of emotional and relational concerns. Psychodynamic therapy explores patterns formed by early relationships and attachment, helping clients identify recurring themes that influence current feelings and behavior. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions, offering tools to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change unhelpful habits.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative; she will work with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and may blend elements from both perspectives as treatment evolves. This shared process helps clarify priorities and tailor interventions that feel meaningful and doable.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care across distance and daily life demands while accessing licensed professionals who can support symptom management, increased self-understanding, and practical coping strategies.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, relationship struggles, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, along with related issues such as attachment difficulties and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
She integrates psychodynamic ideas about relational patterns with cognitive behavioral techniques that target current thoughts and behaviors, combining exploration of underlying themes with practical strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Dr. White has seven years of professional experience, including work in independent practice and in community mental health settings offering both therapy and assessment services.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is licensed in California as CA Psychologist 33651 and practices in the state of California.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
She offers a range of remote options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesIsolation / lonelinessSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English