- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Young adult issues
About Michele
Michele Bussell is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with six years of professional experience. She has worked in crisis residential treatment programs, school-based counseling, adult drug court substance programs, and behavioral health centers. Michele helps people with stress, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and confidence.
She works in a straightforward way. Michele treats clients as the experts on their own lives and helps them draw on their existing strengths. Sessions focus on naming issues, noticing what helps or gets in the way, and trying practical steps that fit daily life.
Her work includes support for people dealing with abandonment or attachment concerns, panic and post-traumatic stress, and challenges around guilt and shame. She also helps with workplace strain, women's issues, and problems that show up during the transition to adulthood, including young adult issues.
Michele's background in crisis settings and school programs means she is used to short-term goal work and safety planning alongside longer-term change. She meets people who are managing mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), and depression, and those coping with divorce or separation.
Sessions are practical and direct. Michele encourages people to explore feelings without judgment and to bring their whole experience into sessions. To begin, she asks for a short intake so goals can be set and a first session scheduled.
Approach and practical online care
Many clinicians who work with mood and anxiety concerns use evidence-based techniques such as cognitive and behavioral strategies. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing clearer, more balanced ways of thinking; they are often used for anxiety, panic, and mood symptoms. Skills-based behavioral work emphasizes small, doable actions like activity scheduling, exposure tasks, or breathing and grounding exercises to reduce avoidance and build tolerance for difficult feelings.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Michele will collaborate with each person to figure out which techniques suit their goals, needs, and preferences. That process can include trying different methods and adjusting as progress and challenges become clearer.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a student schedule, workday, or when travel is involved. They also reduce time spent commuting and can allow shorter check-ins when a quick session is helpful. Ask about the available formats when you schedule to match timing and practical needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and confidence. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, panic, trauma, and young adult issues.
What is her style in sessions?
Michele works in a direct, practical way and treats clients as experts on their own lives. Sessions focus on identifying what helps and trying concrete steps that fit everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working in crisis residential treatment, school-based counseling, adult drug court substance programs, and behavioral health centers.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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