- Focus on practical skills
- Respectful listening
- Goal oriented
About Michelle
Michelle Laughlin is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and the everyday strain of life changes. She supports clients working on self-esteem, focus and ADHD-related concerns. Michelle offers steady, respectful care and aims to make the first step feel manageable.
Her style centers on listening first and then shaping a plan that fits each person. She uses practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and build different habits. Attachment-based work helps people notice patterns in relationships and try new ways of connecting. Michelle also draws on client-centered and solution-focused approaches to keep sessions grounded and goal oriented.
Sessions often include talking through recent struggles, practicing simple skills, and setting small, achievable steps between meetings. For people recovering from trauma or abuse she attends to pacing and safety while addressing symptoms like dissociation or overwhelm. Michelle also supports those coping with natural or human-caused disaster by focusing on problem solving and emotional regulation as needed.
She brings four years of professional experience as an LCSW in California. Michelle emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every meeting, and she adapts language and pacing to match each client's needs. Her aim is practical progress rather than abstract theory.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and rates vary with location and therapist availability.
How her therapeutic approaches guide online work
Attachment-based work helps people notice patterns in how they relate to others and to themselves, and it can make a difference for relationship anxiety, abandonment concerns, and attachment issues. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead so sessions feel relevant and understandable. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions, and teaches simple tools to change unhelpful patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. That collaboration can include trying something for a few sessions and adjusting as needed.
Confirm current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit appointments around work or family demands, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed. Online work also makes it easier to continue care after disruptions such as relocating or recovering from a disaster. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and pacing so sessions stay practical and focused on daily improvements.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michelle address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, coping with life changes, and ADHD-related focus issues.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions emphasize listening and collaboration, then use practical techniques to set small goals and practice skills between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Michelle has four years of professional work experience as a licensed clinical social worker.
Where is Michelle licensed to practice?
She holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does pricing work for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.