- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Michelle
Michelle Wendel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults, especially women, who are carrying stress, anxiety, parenting pressures, career worries, or feelings of guilt and shame. Michelle also addresses life transitions like divorce, empty nesting, menopause, and retirement.
She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on small changes that can ease daily strain. She uses plain talk to help people sort priorities, set boundaries, and practice new ways of handling difficult thoughts and feelings.
Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, and cognitive behavioral techniques. That means she will help people notice unhelpful thinking, experiment with different behaviors, and clarify what matters most to them. Sessions often include gentle skill practice and reflection rather than lengthy lectures.
Michelle has worked with issues around codependency, communication problems, workplace stress, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, aging and geriatric issues, and self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with forgiveness, life purpose questions, and midlife transitions. Her background supports practical problem solving alongside emotional processing.
Sessions are conducted in English and Michelle accepts international clients. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the online therapy options button. Fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings while naming personal values. Online sessions using ACT focus on small actions that align with what matters most, which can reduce the hold of guilt or shame.Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and understanding the person's perspective. In online meetings this means the therapist follows the client's lead, reflecting what is said and helping people clarify their needs and goals.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Online CBT sessions usually include short exercises, thought tracking, and testing new behaviors between meetings to see what helps in daily life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Michelle will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to prioritize based on needs, goals, and what feels workable. That decision is revisited as progress is noticed or circumstances change.
Specific session formats were not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people maintain consistency while addressing guilt, shame, anxiety, or life transitions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting pressures, career issues, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include guilt and shame, codependency, divorce, and aging concerns.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. The work focuses on skills and values rather than quick fixes.
What is her professional background and experience?
Michelle has 10 years of experience as a practicing therapist. Her caseload has included workplace stress, parenting challenges, and midlife transitions.
What credentials and region apply?
She holds the LMFT credential and is listed as a CA LMFT in California.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.