- Client-centered methods
- Narrative exploration
- Solution-focused work
About Michelle
Michelle Magee-Lopez is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California with six years of experience. She lists young adult issues among her focus areas and helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting concerns, grief, and life transitions.
Michelle trained in theater arts before completing a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. That background influences how she works, bringing an emphasis on communication, self-expression, and practical exercises alongside conversation. Sessions are grounded in familiar language and straightforward steps rather than clinical jargon.
Her approach draws on client-centered, existential, narrative, and solution-focused ideas. That means sessions often center on what matters to the person in front of her, look at personal stories and meaning, and aim to identify small, useful changes. Some meetings focus on unpacking relationship patterns and family of origin issues. Others tackle career uncertainty, self-esteem, or coping with change.
Michelle also lists concerns such as ADHD, trauma and abuse, addictions, multicultural and LGBT matters, and compassion fatigue. She uses techniques that encourage clearer communication, alternate perspectives, and short-term problem solving when appropriate.
People can expect direct conversation, practical tools, and occasional creative exercises drawn from her theater background. To begin, clients follow the site's matching steps and schedule a first appointment to see how the approach fits their needs.
Approaches you might use online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. Online sessions using this approach tend to emphasize how the client experiences situations now and what they want to change. Narrative therapy works with the stories people tell about themselves. In remote sessions it can help reframe limiting narratives and highlight alternative ways to see relationships, identity, and purpose.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss options and help figure out which methods fit the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying things, checking how they feel, and adjusting work as needed rather than committing to one method from the start.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into busy days and keeping momentum between meetings. Confirm the concrete session formats offered before booking since formats are not specified in the profile. Many people find remote sessions make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time so therapy fits around work or school.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California, Nevada
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, depression, parenting and young adult issues, among other areas listed in her profile.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style mixes client-centered conversation, narrative work to rethink personal stories, and solution-focused steps for concrete change.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience as an LMFT practicing in California.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
She does not accept international clients at this time and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified in the profile. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Michelle?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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